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Cary Robuck

September 17, 1977 - October 21, 2012
Racine, WI

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Visitation

Friday, October 26, 2012
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT
Grace Church

Service

Friday, October 26, 2012
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT
Grace Church

Life Story / Obituary


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Shy and soft-spoken, Cary Robuck was a quiet girl with a big heart. She lived for her family, especially her daughter, Mariah, and always cared for others more than she cared for herself. Cary was tragically taken from her loved ones, far too soon, in a moment of anger and incomprehensible violence. This moment of evil, however, cannot distort the 35 years of kindness and love that made up Cary’s life. Cary’s warm heart, generosity, and unconditional love will live on in the hearts of all those lives she touched, both as a cherished memory and as inspiration to become better and kinder people.

Cary Lynn was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on September 17, 1977, to proud parents Timothy R. and Debra L. (Hansen) Robuck. From the onset, Cary was a happy and active baby, and loved to be on the move. In those days, her favorite spot was her infant swing, where she rocked away many happy hours.

When Cary was four years old, she was delighted to become older sister to a new brother, Scott. Even at that young age, Cary already had strong maternal instincts, and made sure that Scott was always either close to herself or to her mother. In fact, as a little girl, Cary’s dream was to become a mom. In addition to her immediate family, Cary loved spending time with her guardian angel, her Grandma Betty, and her grandpa. From the time she was a toddler, Cary adored her grandpa, and always looked forward to Sundays, when he would pick her up and take her to church.

As Cary grew into a teenager, she remained very family-oriented and (somewhat remarkably, for a teenager) was very clean and organized. She willingly helped out around the house, and always took care of her brother when her mom was working. Although she occasionally had to kick his butt herself, she always stood up for Scott in front of others. One time, she even beat up a guy who was picking on her brother. Of course, siblings are siblings, and there were a few times when Cary locked up Scott in the basement, too!

After graduating from Washington Park High School, Cary went on to work in the salon industry. Previously she had worked at the at the New Image Total Body Spa and the Wingspread Foundation. Currently, she was employed as a manicurist at Azana Salon and Spa of Brookfield, and Foot and Ankle Specialist of Racine. Normally shy, Cary loved her job doing nails, and really opened up to her clients when she was working with them.

By far the most important part of Cary’s life was her daughter, Mariah. She loved being a mother, and lived every moment for her daughter. No matter how busy she was at work, Cary always made sure to put her family first. Cheerful and upbeat, not one day went by that Cary didn’t tell her family to have a great day. She transformed the house into a warm home, open and inviting. Every morning after breakfast, Cary would set out the utensils and place settings for that night’s dinner. She was a fantastic cook, making everything from stir-fry to the world’s best tacos. Cary regularly made desserts for all of Mariah’s school events, and nobody could resist her cupcakes, cookies, and special layered jello.

Cary had a special talent for making people feel at ease. Whenever her friends or Scott’s friends came over to visit, Cary would make them feel like one of the family. If friends or family were upset, Cary always knew just what to say to make them forget their troubles and feel better. When Debra and Tom got together, Cary welcomed Tom into the family with open arms, becoming not only a daughter to Tom but also a big sister to Haley.

Holidays were a special time for Cary, a time when she showed her loved ones how much she cared. She would always send a card with candy or something to show that she was thinking of them, and she went all out on Easter baskets! She enjoyed decorating the house for each holiday season, and looked forward to family gatherings.

In her free time, Cary loved walking, cuddling, and playing with the family dog, Addison. She also enjoyed gardening and playing volleyball, and liked to relax in front of an episode of “Desperate Housewives.” Positive and upbeat, Cary could even have fun cleaning the house, dancing around with the radio cranked up as high as it would go. Cary’s greatest happiness was spending time with her daughter, Mariah, and she loved attending Mariah’s cheer competitions.

Selfless, warm-hearted, and giving, Cary was a devoted mother, and loving sister and daughter, and a loyal friend. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her beloved family and many friends.

Cary Lynn Robuck was taken from us on October 21, 2012, at the age of 35. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother and best friend, Betty Hansen. Cary’s family includes her loving daughter, Mariah Elizabeth Sturm; her parents, Debra Robuck (Tom Schonter) and Timothy Robuck; her brother, Scott Robuck; her step-sister, Haley Schonter; her grandparents, James Hansen and Mable Robuck; her great-grandmother, Gladys Hart; her loving companions, Shawn and Kira Scheffler; her aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends; and her beloved boxer, Addison.

The family would like to extend a very special “thank you” to the community for all your support in this difficult time.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 26, at Grace Church, 3626 State Road 31, with Rev. Joel Lindsay officiating. Private interment will be held at a Union Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church on Friday, from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m. Memorials to the family for Mariah’s education have been suggested. Please visit Cary’s personal memory page at www.meredithfuneralhome.com, where you can learn more about her life, share a favorite memory or photo, and sign the online guestbook.

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