Obituaries

Everett Wayne Madson

January 4th, 1931 – May 15th, 2017

Everett Wayne "Rawhide" Madson, age 86 of Ipava, IL, passed away at 7:39 am Monday, May 15, 2017 at his home in Ipava. He was born on January 4, 1931 in Jerseyville, IL, the son of Nestor Everett and Violet Rose (Smith) Madson. He married F. Marilyn Bankes on July 3, 1953 in Havana, IL. She survives.

He is also survived by two sons, Robert (and Joyce) Madson of Lewistown, IL and Nestor (and Jean) Madson of Canton, IL, two daughters, Nancy (and George) Buswell of Ipava, IL and Susan (and William) Gehring of Topeka, IL, 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson, and his brother James (and Twila) Madson of Mackinaw, IL.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patricia Combs Stahl.

He worked for the Operating Engineers Local 649 as a heavy equipment operator and crane operator. He was the Foreman for the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago.

Everett was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 649 for 65 years. He also was a member of the Berean Christian Church in Ipava.

He loved collecting antique construction toys and going to toy shows. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing with his grandkids. He enjoyed music, especially bluegrass and gospel and loved to listen to his children play.

Everett had a love for life, gardening, and feeding the squirrels and birds in his backyard.

Services will be held at 10 am on Friday, May 19th at the Berean Christian Church in Ipava. Pastor Doug Krukewitt will officiate. Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 18th from 6-8 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL.. Memorials may be given to the Engineers Scholarship Fund, Inc. or the Metcalf School DHH Program, Normal, IL. Interment will be in the Laurel Hills Cemetery, Havana, IL.

Condolences

May 16th, 2017

So sorry for your loss.

May 16th, 2017

thoughts and prayers for your family.

May 16th, 2017

So sorry for the families loss, Bob thought so much of him. Bob & Susie Bucher

May 16th, 2017

So sorry to hear the loss of your father, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time!

May 16th, 2017

So sorry for your loss....sending our thoughts & prayers...The Branson's

May 16th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Hugs & prayers!
Mark & Mary S Clayton

May 16th, 2017

Bob, Jim and Family
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Doug Parisotto

May 16th, 2017

To the Madson's Maureen and I are very sorry to hear the loss of your father and grandfather . Our Prayers are with your Family

May 16th, 2017

You may not have been my Grandpa but you always made me feel like one of your grandkids. Even as an adult, you always made me feel like family. Each time I saw you my day was brightened by your genuine happiness to see me. You were a great man and you raised a great family. Thank you for putting up with me when you didn't have to.

May 16th, 2017

So sorry for your loss Nancy and your family.Prayers for all
Bill and Connie Ogden and family

May 16th, 2017

So very sorry for your loss of your father Nancy. Let the light of Jesus Christ follow you through your darkest days. With peace and comfort. God Bless

May 17th, 2017

Nestor and family, so sorry of the loss of your father. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Russ & Janice Nash

May 17th, 2017

I don't know whether I can say anything to make you feel better after losing your Father, but I would like to say I'm sorry for your loss. Larry & Penny Stoehr

May 17th, 2017

Nestor & Jean. So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy to all of you. The Corbin Family

May 17th, 2017

Nancy and all of the Buswells, sorry for your loss.

May 17th, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss
Keith & Shirley Stokes

May 18th, 2017

We are so sorry. Know we are thinking of you and praying.
Nancy and Karl Graf

May 18th, 2017

Nestor, Jean & family... we are thinking of you and holding you close in our thoughts. Love, Clyde & Misty

May 19th, 2017

So sorry for your loss Nester and Bob
Pittenger family