James R. Madsen Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James R. Madsen of Minden, Nebraska, who passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James R. Madsen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Madsen and Marjorie Madsen; his former wife Iola Madsen; his stepsons, Clark Gregg and Mark Gregg; his grandparents, Sara, Mads Madsen, Theo and Ora Parker; and his aunts and uncles, Betty Witte, Glenn Witte and Royce Parker.

He is survived by: his wife Virginia; his stepchildren, Jill Shipley (Scott) of Shickley and Alexander McIntyre (Michelle) of Orlando, FL; and his stepgrandchildren, Jacey Hill (Christopher), Raleigh Shipley, Patrick McIntyre, Richard McIntyre and Destini Flores (Jose). He is also survived by his wife, family, friends, many nieces and nephew.

Memorials in Jim's honor are kindly suggested to the Kearney County Veterans Memorial Fund or to CHI Health – Good Samaritan Cancer Center in Kearney.