Monica Rae Godfread, wife of DL Capt. John Godfread

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Monica Rae Godfread, wife of DL Capt. John Godfread

September 18, 1942  ~  February 10, 2023

 

From friends of the family we have learned of the passing of Monica Godfread, wife of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain John F. Godfread.  Captain Godfread joined Delta Air Lines 11-27-1972 and was Cincinnati based.  Monica is survived by her husband John, and by her children and grandchildren.

To view the obituary online and share memories, please visit the funeral home website at

 https://www.gaffney-busha.com/obituaries/Monica-Rae-Godfread?obId=27258970

Obituary information may also be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/monica-godfread-obituary?id=45064548

Condolences may be sent to the family at

1894 Meta Lake Rd., Eagle River, WI 54521.

We understand that the family is planning a memorial service to take place in Three Rivers, WI on April 1, 2023.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Monica Rae Godfread, age 80, of Eagle River, died on Friday February 10, 2023 at Legacy of the Northwoods. She was born in Minot, ND on September 18, 1942 to Fred and Esther Hynek.

 

Monica grew up on the family farm near Ross ND and attended a one-room country school until grade 8. She graduated from Stanley High School in 1960 and from University of North Dakota in 1963 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.

 

In 1964 she married John Godfread. She later earned her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Illinois in 1968. They lived in the midwest, raising the family and she taught HS English, until 1999 when they moved to Eagle River.

Monica is survived by her husband: John; three children and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home

Phone: (715) 479-4777

304 East Division Street, Eagle River, WI 54521