Wanda Norene (Scheufler) Madden

Ellinwood, KS 
Wanda Norene Madden, 93, passed away at Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson, KS on May 27, 2025. Wanda was born June 9, 1931 in rural Ellinwood, KS. She was the daughter of Paul and Gertrude (Tanck) Scheufler. A lifetime Ellinwood and Raymond resident she graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1949 and later married Billy Wayne Madden at First Baptist Church on Sept. 7, 1949. They enjoyed 75 + years of marriage together. She was a mother and homemaker but was not afraid to step outside of the home to work when the need arose. She loved birds, chickens, antiques, gardening, quilting, and helping others. She was very kind and loving to all she came in contact with.  Wanda was a lifetime member and supporter of First Baptist Church Ellinwood where she served in many capacities throughout the years. She loved and followed the Lord with all her heart and served Him in any way she could. 
Survivors include Daughters, Pam Hendricks (Kerry), South Hutchinson, KS and Tamara Madden, Hutchinson, KS; Grandchildren Rick Hendricks, Kevin Hendricks (Abby), Thomas W. Madden (Elizabeth), Julie Boeckman (Matt), Breiane Madden, Tyler Young; 15 Great-Grandchildren, and 1 Great-Great-Grandchild. 
She was preceded in death by Husband, Bill Madden; Son, Tom Madden; Grandson, David; Infant Great-Grandchild, Isaiah Madden; and sister, LaVeta Jones. 
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Tues., June 3rd at First Baptist Church south of Ellinwood, KS with Pastor David Wesner officiating.  Visitation will take place 12-6 PM, Mon., June 2nd at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood with family receiving friends from 4-6 PM. Memorials are suggested to Ellinwood Ministerial Alliance or Ellinwood Heritage Senior Center in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526. Condolences may be left at www.minnischapel.org