Cynthia Jean Horejs

Cynthia Horejs, 66 of Malvern, IA, unexpectedly passed away at her home on October 30, 2019. Cremation will take place. Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the American Legion Millard Post 374, 13913 S. St, in Omaha, NE.

Memorials are directed to the family in care of Jennifer Miles, 13616 Emiline Circle, Omaha, NE 68138.

Cynthia Jean Horejs, 66 of Malvern, IA, unexpectedly passed away at her home on October 30, 2019.

Cynthia was born on May 30, 1953 in Kearney, Nebraska to Thomas A. and Marjorie (Graff) Peterson. She graduated from North High in Omaha, Nebraska and was employed in Omaha at Eyewear Fashions.

Cynthia and Geoffrey John Horejs were united in marriage on August 16, 1973 in Papillion, Nebraska. They were blessed with three children, Kimberly, Jennifer, and Thomas. They moved from Elkhorn, Nebraska to Malvern, Iowa in 2000.

Cynthia enjoyed parties (she was the life of the party), listening to all types of music, collecting vinyl records, reading, playing game apps on her phone and keeping up with everyone on social media. Cynthia loved to cook, especially Bohemian dishes and eating. She was very artistic and enjoyed painting and drawing along with adding to her memorabilia collections from places she visited. A couple of her favorite TV shows were CSI and NCIS. Cynthia loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents; and sister Candace Weber.

Cynthia is survived by her husband Geoffrey Horejs of Malvern; children, Kimberly (Matthew) Yount of Omaha, Jennifer Lynn (Greg) Miles of Omaha, and Thomas (AnnMarie) Horejs of Elkhorn; five grandchildren, Joslyn, Kaleb, Jackson, Lillian, and Mila; siblings, Betty Rose Moore of Cheyenne, WY, Lezlie (Brian) Burns of Omaha, Earlene Tapp of Oak Hill, FL, and Raymond (Vanessa) Brumley of Torrington, WY; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.