Norma Madsen

Norma Mae Madsen, 77, longtime resident of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, December 20, 2004. She was born May 1, 1927 in Atlantic, the daughter of Harry and Florence (Ayers) Paulson. Norma was raised in Bucktown and attended Grant School here. She was married to Emmert C. Madsen on February 26, 1946. Norma was a terrific decorator, homemaker and loving mother of seven children. Her family was everything to her. Family and friends were warmed by her cheerful, joyous, and giving heart. Her coffee pot was always on.She is survived by her children; Sandy Luke (Chud) of Atlantic, Penelope Jensen (Herluf) of Des Moines, DeWayne Madsen (Brenda) of Lewis, Allen Madsen (Peggy) of Atlantic, Vickie Keeney (Scott) of Griswold, Kimberly Foresman (Dean) of Atlantic and Sally Richter (Gary) of Atlantic; a sister, Mary Jane Pross; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Emmert; parents; Harry and Florence Paulson; three brothers; Stanley, Jerry and Harold and four sisters; Barbara Wall, Harriett Olsen, Shirley Miller and Marie Christensen.Funeral InformationIN MEMORY OFNORMA MAE MADSENBorn May 1, 1927Atlantic, IowaENTERED INTO RESTMonday, December 20, 200477 years, 7 months, 19 daysFUNERAL SERVICEThursday, Ten-Thirty A.M. December 23, 2004 Roland Funeral HomeOFFICIATINGPastor Dick KrambeckMUSICAL SELECTIONSPeace in the Valley by Patsy Cline and Loretta LynnBeyond the Sunset by Jimmie RogersLook for Me (I"ll be There) by Blue Grass Gospel BEARERS Seth Foresman Gregory RichterBradley Jensen Matt Madsen Toby Keasey Chris KeaseyHONORARY BEARERSRicky KeaseyKevin KeaseyTony Madsen INTERMENTAtlantic Cemetery ~ Atlantic, IowaFriends and relatives are invited to a luncheon and fellowship at the Senior Citizen Center, 411 Walnut, Atlantic, IowaGreat Grandson Andrew Wehrli will officiate at the luncheon.