MADELINE A. MUNOZ

Madeline was an anchor and lifeline for my mom and dad who had 7 children. No chore went undone and all the while she'd talk and talk. She conveyed important messages with conviction and faith as if she was channeling her God. Granted, I was young and didn't always understand but I knew better. When Madeline talked, I shut up. She had a firm yet compassionate disposition. And of course, we were always entertained by her. I will always be thankful to her for making the trip to my wedding in...

Madeline was a fixture of joy, humor, common sense and levity in our household when we were growing up. Every Thursday rain or shine, she would tear through our house like white lightning cleaning, cooking, sewing,fixing and yes, even MOWING our lawn. All the while talking, talking, talking and more talking with or sometimes without:) my mom, Marilyn Hickey. My mom loved her with all of her heart and I know they are gabbing away at this very moment in the after world. I'm so blessed to...

Madeline will always have a special place in my heart. She was a constant positive presence in our family for many years. My sympathies go out to all of the Munoz family.

Being one of 7, I had the unusual pleasure of Madeline being our nanny for a day...each week...for 12 years. She came early in the morning like a whirlwind. Cleaning the crazy Hickey House, reprimanding us with quips like "put a nickle in the slot" - which you guessed it, meant we over stepped our boundaries with her. A sneeze brought out "God bless you and don't let the devil catch you". Wouldn't "God bless you" have been enough? Not with Madeline, she went all the way and made sure the...

We are deeply saddened to hear about Madeline's passing. We truly enjoyed her company, her good nature and sense of humor. Our hearts go out to the entire Munoz family.
Ron Kibling & Julie Ambrogi (Xenia ILL.)

So sorry to hear of your loss, our mothers were friends And neighbors back in the 50s and 60s. My mothers name then was Betty Read, now Betty Wilson and living in Rosewood in St. Charles. Small world...I so wish I could have gotten them together for a visit at Rosewood before Madeline passed. Would you believe another one,oftheir friends,Mary Johnson was in Rosewood before she died. Again, so sorry for your loss, Donald Read Jr.

We are deeply saddened to hear about Madeline's passing. We truly enjoyed her company, her good nature and sense of humor. Our hearts go out to the entire Munoz family.