Virginia Mae Madru

Virginia Mae Madru, 93, Roscoe, IL passed away on December 21, 2022, at PA Peterson at the Citadel. Born at home on November 12, 1929, in Beloit, WI to Edwin Engen and Gertrude (Pelton) Engen. Married on July 17, 1948, and pre-deceased in 2009 to Edward Lyle (Skip) Madru in South Beloit, IL. Loving member and faithful servant of St. Bridget Parish, Loves Park, IL. Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother she was an inspiration, role model, devoted, fiercely independent, with a spirited quick wit and delightful dry sense of humor. In early adulthood she recalled making her mother proud that she graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1948 and she was an avid supporter in the education and self-sufficiency of her grand-children and great grandchildren. Her proudest moments were her loving marriage and motherhood to two daughters, Ann and Christine, specifically recalling her fondness for hosting family dinners on Sundays and special occasions. The legacy of family Sunday dinner lives on and we will fondly continue to make deviled eggs and drink red wine (with ice) in remembrance.

 Survivors; Daughter, Ann Elston (Madru), son-in-law and dear friend Randy Skattum, Grandchildren; Jennifer (Todd) Whiteman, Amy (Gene) McDonald and Aaron Elston (Mariana). Great-grandchildren; Ava, Caitlin, Cora, Allison, Ethan, Josie, and Romy Nicole. Predeceased by parents, three siblings, Beverly (Don) Johnson, Margaret (Charles) Whalen, and Don (Lois) Engen, and daughter Christine (Randy) Skattum. 

A memorial mass will take place on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, at 11:00 am, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford Avenue Loves Park, IL 61111. A visitation will take place prior to mass starting at 10:00 am, at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Bridget Catholic Church. Family assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home; Crematory (Riverside Chapel). Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.