Shirley Madigan

Waunakee - Shirley Madigan, age 76 passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1934 in South Beloit, IL, the daughter of William and Catherine (Heimbecker) Richards. Shirley graduated from Lodi High School and attended Beauty School in Madison. She operated Shirley's Styling Salon out of her home from 1962 to 1976. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Westport and volunteered at the Waunakee Senior Center. She enjoyed working with ceramics for many years, supporting her grandchildren at sporting events and spoiling them at every chance.   Survivors include special friend, Marv Unger; sons, Brad (Sue) and Mark (Pam); grandchildren, Jacci (Scott) Campbell, Trevor (Alicia), Rachel, Tera, Tyler, Tony, Jake, and Taylor; great-grandson, Jack Campbell; sister, Catherine (Gene) Smith; brother, Alvin Richards; in-laws, John Stevenson, Pat Richards, Bob and Mary Esser, Eva Middleton; and many nieces and nephews.   Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lynn Madigan; siblings, George Richards, Irene Johnson and Dorothy Stevenson; and in-laws, LaVern Johnson, John and Dorothy Madigan, and Harry (Buzz) Middleton. Private services were held and burial was at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Cemetery in Westport. A celebration of Shirley's life will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 4 to 7:00 p.m. at Rex's Innkeeper, 301 N. Century Ave. in Waunakee. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. 

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