Cora Warnke

MADISON - Cora Ruth Warnke, age 31, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, of natural causes at home with her parents. She was born on Feb. 8, 1993, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Bruce and Michele (Preuss) Warnke. Cora worked as a caretaker for Potter's Hand which she thoroughly enjoyed and was looking forward to returning to work to help the elderly. She enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, swimming, riding her bike, and playing with her cats.  She also played soccer, volleyball, was a Girl Scout, and a member of her church choir.  Cora had a love for water and went on many trips with her parents including Mexico, the Bahamas, Myrtle Beach, Walt Disney World, and many lakes in Wisconsin including Sunset Lake and Green Lake.  She loved babysitting, being around children, and children loved being around her. Cora was called “auntie” by the children of several of her best friends which gave her tremendous pride and joy.  One of her most joyful times was spent shopping, whether at Target in Madison or Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Cora is survived by her parents; maternal grandmother, Shirley (Dan Casey) Lewicki; her aunts, Cindy (Tom) Downs, Nancy Stephenson, Lisa (Dan) Sondalle, and Jenny Lewicki; her uncles, Donald (Christine) Warnke and Jeff Lewicki; and her many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Donald and Valeria Warnke; her maternal great-grandparents, Ruth and Paul Preuss; uncle, Jerry (Joey) Preuss; and aunt, Mary Rineck.

Funeral Service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service on Sunday.  Interment will be private at Princeton City Cemetery.
 

Memorials made to Angel’s Wish (www.angelswish.org) would be appreciated by the family.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420