AGE: 95
MADISON, Alda
Tempe, AZ ~ Formerly of Paw Paw, MI
Alda passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her home at Friendship Village of Tempe, AZ. She was born June 17, 1919 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of the late Joseph and Brunette (Martini) Marafini. Her family moved to Hinsdale, IL where she met and married Richard P. Madison on June 26, 1937. They moved to Paw Paw in 1963 where Alda was employed at the Hill's Prescription Shop until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church until moving to Arizona. In 1985, after retirement, Alda and Richard traveled widely as part of many Avion Trailer Caravans. They became "snowbirds" in Arizona and Alda continued that practice after Richard's death until moving to Friendship Village of Tempe, AZ full time in 1998. Richard P. Madison preceded her in death on July 21, 1996 at their home at Three Mile Lake, Paw Paw, MI. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Angelo (Ina) Marafini and an infant sister. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Jean (David) Witt of Sun City, AZ; grandson David (Alison) Witt, II. of Hamilton, Ontario; two great grandsons, Josiah Witt and Micah Witt; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, July 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Graveside services will be held Thursday morning, 10 a.m. at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to Paw Paw United Methodist Church.