Madeline Ann Bonesteel, born in Newark, New Jersey to Lorna Morrison and Leonard Ward on August 31, 1945, passed away March 16, 2025, at home with family by her side.

Madeline is survived by her brother, Harry Ward; daughters, Cherice Wilson (Dan), Vicky Gibson (Mike), Gladys Griffith; sons, Randy O'Neill, Edward Bonesteel, Jr., Timothy Bonesteel; three stepchildren, Kimberly (Rod), Tina and Donny; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Madeline is predeceased by her husband, Edward Bonesteel, Sr. who passed in 2015; her daughters, Sherry, Terri Lynn and Kimberly and her sons, David and Jonny; three brothers, Wayne, Walter and Larry Ward; and her two sisters, Marie Peele and Debra Nolan.

A celebration of Madeline's life will be held on her 80th birthday, August 31, 2025, at her daughter, Vicky's house. A time will be announced.