Willie Madsen Obituary
The passing of Willie Madsen of Audubon, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 2, 2025 at the age of 100. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hans Christian Andersen Madsen and Elizabeth Cecelia Madsen (Conrad); his wife Gert of Patrick's Catholic Church; his son Mark Madsen; his sisters-in-law, Mary Louise Jensen (Paul) and Sally Bowman; and his siblings, Ed, Joe, Leo and Anna Margaret Stanley.
He is survived by: his brother-in-law Jim Bowman of Urbandale, IA; and his children, John (Pat Madsen), Dr. Jim (Amy Madsen), Dr. Jill Madsen of Sumter, SC, Julie (Craig Jensen) and Joni Madsen (Bill Fankell). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and several cousins.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home - Audubon (515 S Division St, Audubon, IA 50025). A rosary was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the St Patrick's Catholic Church (116 E Division St, Audubon, IA 50025). A committal service was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church Cemetery (116 E Division St, Audubon, IA 50025). A reception was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 11:15 AM to 2:00 PM at the St Patrick Parish Center (102 Market St, Audubon, IA 50025).
