Elizabeth "Libby" Monson

MADISON - Elizabeth “Libby” Monson, age 84, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare after a short battle with cancer. She was born on May 13, 1937, in Rochester, Minn., the oldest daughter of Dr. Lee M. Eaton and Mary Louise (Long) Eaton. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1955, where she was class president her senior year. She married Eugene Monson on June 21, 1957, while both were still students at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. They divorced in 1980 but remained good friends. Libby was a respected member of the Wisconsin real estate community for over 50 years. She served as a Director of the Madison Board of Realtors from 1986-1988, and as Vice President in 1988. She was a member of the Graduate Realtors Institute and served at both the local and state level of the Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC) Board of Trustees. She joined the Stark Company in 1974 as a sales associate and was later invited to join the management team. Libby also served as a City of Madison alder. She will be remembered for her exceptional leadership, keen sense of humor, and loyalty. Libby was known for her natural ability to connect with people. She was a gracious host and blessed many with her hospitality, knowledge, and resources. She loved to travel, play cards and board games with her grandchildren, and spend time with her family and friends. As a grandmother, she never tired of listening to her grandchildren share about their lives. Libby was their biggest cheerleader and always so proud of each one. Libby is survived by her sons, William (Audrey) Monson, Christopher (Cindy) Monson and Eric Monson; sisters, Lynne Kirklin and Emily (John) Brenengen; brothers, Charles (Chris) Eaton and Thomas (Bogusia) Eaton; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents. A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, and on Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare (www.agrace.org/donate ). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com . Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Road (608) 442-5002