Audrey Ann Madsen, Age 81 of Manistee died Wednesday evening June 1, 2016 at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility.
She was born on April 13, 1935 in Ann Arbor, MI the daughter of the late Arnold & Agnes (Hansen) Mix. She was a 1953 graduate of Manistee High School. On October 29, 1953 she married Alvin Louis Madsen in Manistee. He preceded her in death on March 31, 2016.
Audrey enjoyed spending time with her family – going to the beach, cooking and baking with and for them, and celebrating the holidays and other special occasions with them.
Survivors include 15 children; Amy (Kerry) Gavigan, Debra (Steven) Johnson, Chris (Kathy) Madsen, Kathy (Doug Thomas) Latoski, Andrew (Dawn) Madsen, Rachel (John) Wittlieff, Elizabeth (Joshua) Schafer, Eric (Lynn) Madsen, David (Nicole) Madsen, Nicole (James) Johnson, Thomas (Michelle Frechette) Madsen, Monica (Dave) Latoski, Matthew (Suzanne) Madsen, Hans (Jeri) Madsen and Abigail (Patrick) Cudney. Also surviving are 34 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and special friends John and Sharon Skiera and family.
In addition to her parents and husband, Audrey was also preceded in death by two infant daughters; Lisa and Rebecca , her in-laws; Earl & Agnes Madsen, brothers-in-law: Joseph & Charles Madsen, son-in-law: Leroy Latoski, nephew; Gary Madsen, niece; Merri Madsen, and her aunt; Doris Mix.
Memorial Services for Audrey Ann Madsen will be held Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 4:00 P.M. at the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee with Ann Ziehm officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 PM until time of service.
Memorials in Audrey’s name may be directed to the Manistee Township Fire Department.
Please visit Audrey’s personal page of memories at www.oakgrovefh.com to share a photo or story. The family has entrusted the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center with funeral arrangements.
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