The Richmond News, Feb. 20, 2026

Cindy Galle

Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Galle, 68, of Richmond passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at Liberty Hospital. Cindy was born July 12, 1957, in Salina, Kan., the daughter of Ralph and Edna (Herl) Sander. She was united in marriage to James Galle of Richmond on Aug. 5, 1983. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include her four sons, Jessie Shore IV of Excelsior Springs, Christopher (Alison) Shore of Texas, Nathan Shore of Richmond and Jimmy (Sally) Galle of Rayville; 16 grandchildren; and great-grandchild.

She also is survived by five brothers, Ralph (Connie) Sander Jr. of Excelsior Springs, Bruce Sander of Tulsa, Okla., Charles (Marie) Sander of Wyoming, Wesley (Shelly) Sander of Richmond and Kevin (Kendi) Sander of Wyoming; and three sisters, Mary (Lamont) Lipka of Texas, Carol (Chris) Coen of Lexington and Tammy (Jim) Ireland of Kansas City. Many nieces and nephews survive as well.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Cindy found joy in life’s simple and meaningful moments. She enjoyed going for walks, tending to her garden, sewing and baking for those she loved.

Her greatest pride, however, was being a mother and grandmother – roles she embraced with unwavering love and devotion. She treasured her nieces and nephews as if they were her own children and looked forward to every family gathering. Most of all, Cindy loved life and cherished every moment spent surrounded by her family.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation and funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Richmond, with the visitation beginning at 1 p.m. and the services beginning at 2. Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens.

Please share your memories of Cindy with the family at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.