Arlene Joyce (Fronsee) Kinunen Madsen, age 80, of Marinette, Wisconsin, passed away on October 2, 2026.
Arlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose generosity and caring nature touched the lives of so many. She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Madsen; her sons, Tod (Julie) Kinunen and Troy (Kim) Kinunen and her beloved grandchildren: Elias, Olin, Linnea, Elsa, and Troy Jr.
Arlene was well known to many in the Marinette community from her time at Mickey-Lu’s and Golden Sands. She had a natural way of making people feel welcome and could strike up a conversation with anyone.
Family was at the center of Arlene’s life. She loved preparing home-cooked meals and gathering everyone around the table, where there was always plenty of food and conversation. She was generous by nature, loved giving presents, and was always there to take care of family and friends during their times of need.
Arlene was especially proud of her grandchildren and treasured the time she spent with them. Whether she was cheering them on at their sporting events or simply spending time together at home, being part of their lives brought her tremendous joy.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home, 610 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, Wisconsin. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation. Family and friends are invited to remain at the funeral home for a luncheon following the service.
Arlene’s final resting place will be at Community Lutheran Church of McAllister in Wausaukee. The burial will be at 4pm on Friday.
