Madeline (Maddy) Joyce Latuseck, 70

Madeline Latuseck died peacefully on March 24, 2016, at home in Athol, Idaho, while gazing into the eyes of her husband, Harold Latuseck. She was cradled in hugs, laughter and tears by her beloved family, including Rufus.

Madeline Duncan was born in Kellogg, Idaho, on Sept. 2, 1945, to George H. and May Louise (Nelson) Duncan. Madeline’s siblings include: Katherine Campbell, George Duncan, Mike Duncan, Paula Wingfield and Johni Wingfield.

Madeline grew up to enjoy her life, she had spent many of her childhood summers at the Shriners Hospital in Spokane, Wash., for constructive hand surgeries. From this, Madeline learned to overcome many obstacles, and embrace the deepest significance of her life in her relationships with others.

Madeline began her adult life with the marriage to Richard Johnson on Sept. 21, 1963. From this marriage, she became a mother to five children: Marie Johnson, Michelle Kerzman, Richard Johnson, Tina Morrison and Luke Johnson. She spent many years raising her children and took great joy in being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

As the previous marriage ended, Madeline met Harold Latuseck many years prior to their marriage on Oct. 5, 1998, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Madeline and Harold spent many hours fishing the local lakes and rivers. Madeline was blessed with a close relationship with Harold’s adult children: Learm, Bud and Kelly Latuseck.

Those of us that were fortunate enough to know Madeline, truly know how much she will be missed. We will miss how she would light up a room when she entered, how her sense of humor made us all laugh, and how the kindness in her eyes made us feel loved in her presence.

Family and close friends will celebrate a private memorial service for Madeline on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at her home.

If you wish to make donations in Madeline’s name, please contribute to the Shriners Hospital for Children-Spokane, 911 W. Fifth Ave., Spokane, WA 99204. Another way to contribute in Madeline’s honor is to “Pay It Forward,” simply do an act of kindness and think of her.