Madeline K. Kaulfers age 72 of Toms River passed away peacefully Wednesday May 10th at the Genesis Westfield Nursing Home, Westfield. She lived most of her life in Linden before moving to Toms River in 2008. Madeline liked gardening, had a passion for flowers and enjoyed fishing and the beach. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years Joseph in 2010. She is survived by her daughter Madeline Schneider and her husband Ronald of Toms River, her son Joseph Kaulfers and his wife Ruthanne of Clark, 5 grandchildren Shawn, Andrew, Tyler, Joey and Carissa, 2 sisters Margie and Dorothy and her brother Albert. Visiting will be Friday from 4-8 pm at the Quinn Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Rd. Toms River. A funeral service will be held 10 am Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River