Cynthia Lee (Tapper) Sudbeck, age 70 of Kingsley, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 19th, 2026.

Cindy was born on October 27th, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Elmer and Norma (Thomas)Tapper. She graduated from Le Mars High School in 1975 and went on to attend Briar CliffCollege, graduating in 1979. On February 17th, 1979, Cindy married the love of her life, Timothy Sudbeck, beginning a marriage that spanned 47 wonderful years.

Cindy will be remembered for her love of baseball, her laughter, and the joy she found in watching her children compete. Above all, Cindy will be remembered for the love she poured into her family.

She was a devoted wife to Tim, a mother to their six children, a proud grandmother to 14 grandchildren ranging from 20 months to 22 years of age, and a cherished sister/sister-in-law, aunt, and friend. Her family was at the heart of her life, and the love she shared with them will remain a fond memory to all.

Cindy is survived by her six children and their families: her son Todd and his wife, Emily, and their four children, Cale, Carson, Lillian, and Elsa, of Hinton, Iowa; her son Peter and his wife, JoAnna, and their two daughters, Ava and Aubrey, of Dallas, Texas; her daughter Nicole and her husband, Orlando, and their two daughters, Evianna and Brisenya, of Fort Worth, Texas; her daughter Danielle and her husband, Tyler, and their four children, Charlotte, Pierce, Jameson, and Weston, of Kingsley, Iowa; her son Tyler and his wife, Alyssa, and their two sons, Tyson and Tedy, of Maxwell, Iowa; and her son Michael and his wife, Brittany, of Reinbeck, Iowa. 

She is also survived by her brother, Tom Tapper; her sister, Patti Koopmans; and numerous sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Cindy was preceded in death by husband Tim; her parents, Elmer and Norma Tapper; her parents-in-law, Duane and Mary Margaret Sudbeck; her sister, Pam Luckel; her nephew, Dustin Koopmans; and her niece, Kelsey Tapper. 

Cindy’s love, laughter, quick wit, and unwavering devotion to her family will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Though her passing was unexpected, the memories she created and the love she gave will live on through the many lives she touched.

The family will be handling services for Cindy. Flowers and cards may be sent to 411 Rutland St., Kingsley, IA 51028.