Audrey Madula

1930 - 2014

Madula, Audrey 84, of Gurnee, IL formally of Waukegan/North Chicago, IL passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 20, 1930 in Glomawr, KY. She moved to the North Chicago/Waukegan area at an early age and resided there until 2001 before moving to Gurnee Meadows where she lived until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; two sisters; four brothers; and three nephews. Audrey was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed being with her family, playing cards, dancing, bingo and most of all cooking. Holidays was her favorite time of the year. She leaves behind her five children, Gary (Theresa) Madula of McHenry, IL, Betty (Alan) Lacy of Cantonment, FL, Kathy (Rick) Potochnik of Winthrop Harbor, IL, Cindy (Ed) Gerjol of Beach Park, IL, Terri (Shawn) Thomas of Winthrop Harbor, IL; six grandsons, Christopher Midkiff, Jake Zbynski, Royce Madula, Luke Zbynski, Jared Madula, Joey Gerjol, Aaron Madula and Seth Thomas; one grandaughter, Monica (Steve) Ochoa; along with 16 great-grandchildren; and many dear nieces and nephews across the country that she was very close with. She has many friends at Gurnee Meadows Building 2 that will miss their "card playing" buddy. She worked at Goodyear Rubber Co. in North Chicago IL, retiring from OMC Waukegan, IL in 1981. Marsh Funeral Home Gurnee, IL is in charge of arrangements. A wake will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 4:00 8:00 p.m. at Marsh Funeral Home. Service will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with a visitation from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Marsh Funeral Home of Gurnee. Procession will follow to Highland Memorial Cemetery. Thank you to Dr. James Monohan for all the care you gave our Mother through the years. The family also wishes to thank Val, Barbara, Joan, Jessica and Kate at Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center for their caring and kindness during our Mothers last days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center Glenview IL.