Cindi Sue VanHouden, age 67, of Iola, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at her home. Cindi was born Dec. 24, 1957, in Twentynine Palms, Calif., to John R. (Tom) Folk and Jeri Sue (Cox) Folk.
She graduated in 1975 from Iola High School. She and Chris VanHouden were married Aug. 20, 1988, in Neosho Falls, Kan.
Cindi worked many years in nursing as a certified nursing aide and later on as a certified medication aide in area nursing homes, retiring in 2008.
Cindi loved being with her grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping and going on shopping trips with her girlfriends. She liked crafting, going to concerts, and NASCAR races. Family was extremely important to her.
Cindi was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Anthony Folk; sister, Janeen Renee Wilson; grandson, Bryce Wade VanHouden; and father-in-law, Harold Lee (Red) VanHouden.
Cindi is survived by her husband, Chris; son, Rusty (Destini Bailey) VanHouden; daughter, Nicole Sue Allison; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Teresa (Tim) Henry; bonus son, Casey Jenson; her fur baby, Jasmine Marie; and numerous relatives and many friends.
A visitation will from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, June 23, in The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Iola. A funeral service to honor Cindi’s life will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, in the chapel at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Iola.
Memorials are suggested to Wings of Warriors or Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF), and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
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