Therese M. “Muddflap” Cucunato-Madsen, 62, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Froedtert South-St. Catherine’s Medical Center Campus, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Born in Waukegan, IL, on August 21, 1955, she was the daughter of Frank and Claire (Wilke) Cucunato. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was educated in local schools and graduated from Tremper High School. On December 19, 1992, she married James Madsen in Las Vegas, NV. Therese was employed as a bus driver for 22 years with First Student, was a former director with Women’s Horizons, and she sold Avon for many years. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1865, Women of the Moose, Kenosha Chapter of HOG, and ABATE. She enjoyed riding her Harley, collecting armadillos, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Blackhawks. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving is her husband, Jim Madsen of Kenosha; three children, Crystal Stewart of Racine, Dustin Cucunato of Kenosha and A.J. (Janet Schreiber) Cucunato of Bloomington, IN; her father, Frank Cucunato of Kenosha; two brothers, Robert Cucunato, Sr. of Toledo, OH, and Charles Cucunato of Kenosha; two sisters, Geri Cucunato and Fran Cucunato, both of Kenosha; seven grandchildren, Matthew, Ronald, Jonathan, Mariah, Violet, Jovanna, and Cecelia; and one great-grandchild, Mason. She is further survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Claire Cucunato. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21st, at Proko Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be greatly appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Therese’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Denise Hilty-Stevens
December 14, 2017
I am truly sorry for the passing of Theresa. May the Good Lord, Jesus Christ wrap his loving arms around each and everyone of her family members, and friends at this very sad time. See ya on the other side Flap! Rest In Peace!
Jennifer Clark
December 14, 2017
My sincere condolences to Jimmy and the kids for the passing of your Mom and Wife.Flap was quite the character, always had a way to make you laugh. I have very fond memories of her at First Student not only as my boss but also scaring the snot out of my youngest when he doodled on the bus seat! Needless to say he never did it again.You will be missed by so many people, everyone knew who Muddflap was. You taught me how to ride and was my mentor or as you would say "your mental!" One thing you said to me that I will never forget on our first ride was, "Your in control, no one else is" and that proved to be true in many situations. One of the best compliments I got was to be told I was like you!Godspeed my friend, we shall see each other again!