Cecelia Madson

Cecelia Mae Madson, age 94, of Coloma, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 30, 2015 in the presence of her daughter and granddaughter.

She was born April 29, 1921 in Athens, WI the daughter of William and Mary (Mauritz) Proft. She married Russell D. Madson on April 24, 1943. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2014 after 71 years of marriage.

Cel loved sewing, cooking, eating, gardening and animals, especially her cats. She was a faithful member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Coloma and participated in Adult Bible Study. Cel will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her children and grandchildren. Everyone loved her sense of humor, laughs, and giggles.

She is survived by one son, John Madson, Coloma; two daughters, Mari-Lynn (Frank) Jones, Los Lunas, NM, Lori (Don) Madson-Kraemer, Coloma; four grandchildren, Daniel Pionkoski, Las Vegas, NV, Julie Koontz, Albuquerque , NM, Jamie (Woody) Wickersheim, Coloma, Corey Sutter, Coloma; one sister, Isabelle Jacobi, Abbottsford. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and by numerous brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Coloma with Rev. Jacob M. Gawlik officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services.

The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to Cel's caregivers: Pat Zbylski, Kasie Kopach, Morgan Vetrone, Serenity Goman, Erica Oakes, and Robert Weiss for their compassionate care.