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Theodore Madden Obituary
Theodore (Ted) Madden, 76, quietly passed away on November 14, 2024, at his home in Morris, IL. Ted was born January 12, 1948, in Joliet, IL. Following graduation from Lockport Township High School, Ted studied engineering at Bradley University in Peoria.
Ted is survived by his children, Joanna, Derek, and Meredith. He is also survived by his siblings Karen, Kathleen, and David; nieces Anne and Jennifer; nephews Jeff, Jason, Jack, Connor, and Quinn; grandniece Elizabeth; grandnephews William, Charles, and his namesake "Teddy"; and numerous cousins throughout the LaSalle County area and beyond. Ted loved his family.
In addition to his immediate neighbors, Ted was blessed with good friends, some for 40 years. He was loved by many.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Dorothy Madden; brother Jerome (Jerry); and niece Jeannie Palermo.
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Cindy Starks
December 11, 2024
Ted would come to the Coal City Library and play Euchre. He loved to play cards.
Bill Neal
December 10, 2024
I member Ted always smiling and laughing. One of the good guys. LTHS 1966
Lori Madden, Cousin
December 7, 2024
My sincere condolences to his children. Ted was a very dear soul and I will always remember his kindness and generosity, particularly when my dad was hospitalized after his stroke.
With Love,
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