Virginia Lee Madsen
July 27, 1934 - August 29, 2018
Age 84, of Morris, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at home. Born July 27, 1934 in Wabash County, IN to the late Charles and Lydia (nee Ferris) Purdy. Virginia enjoyed playing bunco, reading, going to garage sales, and spending time with her family. Surviving are one son, Clay (Teri) Madsen of Braceville, IL; two daughters, Paula (Keith) Knolmayer of Winston Salem, NC and Leslie (Bernard) Kahne of Morris; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchild; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Thomas Madsen, whom she married November 29, 1957 in Wabash, IN; three brothers, Gene Purdy, Max Purdy, and John Purdy; and three sisters, Mary Jane Anderson, Ruth Hallett, and Louise Martin. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 9-10:30 a.m. with funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Jan Chandler will officiate. Private interment will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Stickney, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name may be directed to Joliet Area Community Hospice. For more information find us on Facebook.
Age 84, of Morris, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at home. Born July 27, 1934 in Wabash County, IN to the late Charles and Lydia (nee Ferris) Purdy. Virginia enjoyed playing bunco, reading, going to garage sales, and spending time... View Obituary & Service Information