Cynthia M. Crouse, age 81, a resident of Aurora, Illinois for 17 years, formerly of Chicago, passed away April 15, 2022. Beloved mother to Sherry (George) DePhillips & Catherine (Thomas) Baskin. Loving grandmother to George (Brock Spies) DePhillips, Courtney, Tyler (Brittaney Elise) Baskin, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Lillie, and the late Zachary, and great-grandmother to Eli. Dear aunt and cousin to many. Cynthia was born September 10, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Stanley & Marie (Piekosz) Baker. She was cared for lovingly by her team from Transitions Hospice and caregivers Lisa & Barb. She will be missed by family dog & faithful companion Leia. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. Funeral mass to follow starting 11:00 am at St. Emily Church, 1400 E. Central Rd., Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Interment in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, Illinois. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.