Obituaries
Obituary: Cynthia Lynn McAlister
She was a devout Catholic whose generosity knew no bounds.
Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory.
Cynthia Lynn McAlister (nee Dean)
Cynthia L. McAlister passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home. Cynthia was born on April 8, 1953, the daughter of the late James and Mary Lou (nee Quinn) Dean.
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Cynthia retired from St. Jude Catholic School where she was a Social Worker for many years. She took great pride in encouraging her students, giving advice, and leading them in the right direction. She was a giver of all things and never expected anything in return. Cynthia loved helping people, especially kids in need, and devoting her time to working at Catholic Charities. She was a devout Catholic and loved to collect angels. Reading books, going to the movies, and traveling are a few things she loved to do. Cynthia also had a great love for her dog, Molly. Her greatest joy came from being a mother to her two boys, supporting them in all they did and making them her top priority.
Cynthia will now be reunited with her granddaughter, Isabella, in heaven, something she said she was looking forward to.
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Cynthia is survived by her sons, Matthew (Natalie) Roth, and Casey Roth; brothers, Jim, Mike, and Don; sister, Gail; sister-in-law, Barb Grilley; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Roth; second husband, Roy McAlister; and granddaughter, Isabella Rose Roth.
Visitation for Cynthia McAlister will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, 60431, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will follow on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, 18 Woodlawn Ave., Joliet, IL where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
