Betty A. Madson

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Madson entered eternal life on Friday, February 24, 2006. Born August 31, 1920 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Roland and Katherine Foulks, Betty spent most of her life in the Milwaukee area with her loving husband Lyle E. Madson. He preceded her in death in July of 1982. Betty was also preceded in death by her parents, a son James, brothers Roland, Jr., Richard, John Wm., and sisters Susan Brodeen and Katherine Kuster.

Betty is survived by her daughter: Jane Elizabeth (Ralph) Schrank, a loving grandson: Philip Lyle Hurst: a brother: R. J. (Joan) Foulks; and sisters Jane McMullen and Marion Schaafs. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and countless friends.

Betty was a member of the Ladies of Charity in Milwaukee, St. Pius X Catholic Church in Appleton, and was for many years an active volunteer at both St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee and the Appleton Medical Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Salvation Army.

A visitation has been scheduled at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 500 W. Marquette Street in Appleton from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM on Thursday, March 2, 2006 with a memorial mass to follow. Please plan to join the family at that time.

After all is said, and after all is done, gone is gone. The permanence of this reality sinks in slowly, but with true certainty. The wonderful mother that was always there to help is gone. The proud and supportive grandmother is also gone. The sister, aunt, friend; all gone. The void left is huge. Those of us who remain behind do so at a price. Yet somehow, we manage a smile. It is what Betty would do.

The life of Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Foulks) Madson ended on earth February 24, 2006 it began in heaven at the same moment. Her memory remains. Gone is gone. But “gone” will never be forgotten.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
920-739-1231