Obituary
Audrey Markos
Audrey Markos, of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, passed away March 30, 2023 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center.
Audrey was born on May 19, 1934 to Harold and Olive Olson. Following her graduation from Aquinas High School, Audrey worked as a nurse’s aide. She met Mike Markos and they were married in 1953. Audrey’s life revolved around family. Her house was a hub for friends, neighbors, and visiting family. Like her mother Olive, she was an excellent cook who could put together a meal for anyone who walked through the door. Audrey’s family especially loved her Syrian food, which she learned to make cooking alongside her mother-in-law Selma.
Audrey enjoyed trips with her sisters, including some rousing jaunts to Las Vegas. Boating with her husband Mike was an adventure although she never caught the fishing bug. In later years, she was happiest being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Audrey’s family would like to thank the staff of Bethany St. Joseph Care Center for their care during her final days.
Audrey is survived by her sisters Maralyn Powell (Gene) and Sandy Trocinski (Bob), children Sally Markos (Jock) of Pleasant Hill, OR, Barb Roth of Ontario, WI, Mike Markos Jr. of De Soto, Kim Lichtie (Dave) of LaCrosse, Carolyn Kloewer (Dave) of Walla Walla, WA, and John Markos (Leanne) of Holmen along with nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her sisters-in-law Sally Shaheen and Barbara Olson and special neighbors Anne, Candie, Penny.
Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Mike Markos Sr., and her siblings Mary Ellen, Phyllis, and Gerald.
The family will host a celebration of life in May.
Condolences to the family. I was blessed to have known Audrey through her wonderful daughter Kim. Audrey always had a smile and a hug and her cooking was delicious! I looked forward to her visits; I will miss her! God bless. ?
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Audrey. We didn’t know Audrey but from the comments we have read she was truly loved. In the hard days and nights to come may the many wonderful memories of her life give you comfort. Something we have personally found to be of great comfort are the thoughts expressed in the Bible at John 5:28 “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus) voice and come out “. May God comfort you during this sad time in your life.