Madeline "Madge" Mary Buzzell

December 4, 2014

Madeline “Madge” Mary Buzzell, 89, of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at St Clare Meadows Care Center. Madeline, the daughter of Victor and Mary (Juris) Ligneel, was born on April 13, 1925 in Lodi. After graduating high school, Madeline attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing and received a certificate in nursing. She began her nursing career at Gisholt Manufacturing, in Madison, as an Industrial Nurse. While there, she met and married Harry Buzzell on Aug. 3, 1955. Together they lived in North Freedom where Madeline began working at St. Mary’s Ringling Hospital in Baraboo. After the transition from St. Mary’s to St. Clare Hospital, Madeline retired after 34 years of service. She was a long-time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Caryl (Richard) Pfaff of Baraboo and Barbara (Richard) Wagner of Barrington, Ill., six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Marion Buchanan of Lodi; and many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by, a son, Darwin Buzzell; a grandson; one brother; and four sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 304 East St., in Baraboo, with Fr. Garrett Kau officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church or St. Clare Hospital. The Rago-Baldwin Funeral Home, 520 East St., in Baraboo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Madeline "Madge" Mary Buzzell