Avalyn Stark

Madison - Avalyn Margaret Stark, age 96, died peacefully May 12, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born in Spring Green, Wisconsin in 1919 to Roy A. and Stella Radel. She was the second oldest of their nine children. Avalyn graduated from Spring Green High School in 1937, moved to Madison and graduated two years later from Madison Business College. Until her marriage to John R. Stark in 1942, she worked as a bookkeeper and secretary. She and John raised their two children and lived in Madison their entire lives.

Avalyn is survived by her two children: daughter Sharon Stark (Peter Livingston) of Spring Green (grandchildren Jose (Shannon) Livingston (great grandchild David) and John(Genvieve) Livingston and Jenny Lengyel ( great grandchildren Sam and Brianna) and son Donald (Connie) Stark of Hudsonville, Michigan (grandchildren Tracy (Bob) Hennessey (great grandchildren Jillian and Tyler) and Jeffrey (Laura) Stark (great grandchild Tanner). Surviving siblings are Elaine Schaefer, Joyce Howard, Marlyn (Elizabeth) Radel, Eloise (Bill) Nicholson, Loraine (Cyril) Feiner and sisters-in-law Monica Radel, Beverly Haugen and brother-in-law Art (Kess) Stark as well as 38 nieces and nephews.
Preceding Avalyn in death are her husband, brothers Lloyd and Duane Radel, sister JoAnn Johnson, brothers-in-law Albert Johnson, Stan Schaefer, Chet Howard, Bobby Stark, Don Haugen and sister-in-law Rosie Radel.

Avalyn enjoyed baking, sewing, knitting, bridge and coffee with her numerous friends and relatives. She was a long-time member of Luther Memorial Church, where she volunteered her time and good nature. She also volunteered at Oakwood and Meriter Hospital.

Friends may join the family for a visitation at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705 on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m., Rev. Franklin Wilson presiding. Avalyn will be laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Park. A buffet lunch will follow the funeral at Cress.

Memorials can be made to Luther Memorial Church, Agrace Hospice or the charity of your choice.

Cress Funeral and Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road
Madison, WI 53705
608-238-3434