Madeleine was the loving daughter of Philip Gonshak and Stephanie Janis, Long Beach, California. She was the greatest sister of Maile and Kayla, long time girlfriend to Braden Smith, and lifetime best friend to Tessa Murphree. She was the granddaughter to Mark and Rhonda Janis (z”l), Janet Gonshak (z”l), and Mark & Linda Gonshak. Madeleine was an aunt to Bennett, Olivia, and Lukas. She was a niece to Rich & Nora Gonshak, Jamie & Debra Janis, and Ashley Janis. Lastly, she was a cousin to Geo Gonshak, Clara Janis, and Reese Neiger.
Madeleine lived the most beautiful life and was to graduate from Colorado University, Boulder, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The MCAT prep course was set to begin the following week, where she looked to flourish at medical school someday.
Please keep her memories alive in any way you remember and may her blessed soul rest in peace.
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