Cynthia Hiedeman

Cynthia “Cindy” Hiedeman, age 73, of Canby, Minnesota, passed away peacefully  on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at the Sanford Canby Medical Center.  Celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Canby.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in Canby has been entrusted with the arrangements.  
Cynitha Lynn Hiedeman was born on January 6, 1952, in Canby to Joel and Mavis (Mohn) Christianson. She grew up with a strong foundation of faith and family connections that meant everything to her - two values that guided and enriched her life.
For more than 20 years, Cindy dedicated her life to serving others as a social worker. She carried out her work with compassion, empathy, and steadfast commitment, touching countless families and leaving behind a legacy of care and advocacy that will not be forgotten. 
Cindy shared her gifts generously with her community. She was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, served on the DAC Board, and gave of her time and heart through Set the Table for Hospice. Her kindness, dedication, and ability to uplift others will be remembered by all who knew her.
Cindy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy came from time spent with her loved ones. She is survived by her husband, James V. “Hiede” Hiedeman; her children, Amy Hiedeman, Anna (Jon) Fischer, Allyson (Mark) Pesek, Brian Hiedeman, and Jimmy Hiedeman; and her grandchildren, Hailee Fischer, Joey Hiedeman, Cambell Fischer, Mya Pesek, Mak Pesek, and Tyler, Ryan, Blake, and Hannah Hiedeman. She is also survived by her sisters, Nancy (Patrick) Popowski and Kaye (Murray) Anderson; along with many brothers and sisters-in-law; cousins; nieces and nephews; and foster children (Frankie, Chris, and Matt Brown) who held a special place in her heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mavis and Joel Christianson; her stepfather, John “Bud” Qualley; her mother-in-law, Julia Hiedeman; her father-in-law, Ray Hiedeman; and other beloved family members.
A woman of strength, compassion, and enduring spirit, Cindy’s legacy lives on through the love of her family, the lives she touched in her career, and her faithful service to her community.