Obituary of Madeliene Jane Shipman

Madeliene Jane Shipman, 77, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at her Lindsborg home. Madeline was born February 12, 1940 in Lindsborg to the late Delmar and Anne Lundgren. She was the widow of Robert H. Shipman, who passed away in 2007. Madeliene was a high school graduate and attended Bethany College, studying voice. She was a homemaker for many years. She also worked as a dietician at Bethany Home for 22 years. Madeliene loved spending time with her family and enjoyed family get together's. She was a very kind and giving person, who touched the lives of many. Madeliene is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Robert; and her sister Marjorie Swenson. Survivors include her daughter: Lindsay (Steve) Holliday, of Lincoln, NE; sons: Steven Shipman of Lincoln, NE, Brett (Lotus) Shipman of Las Vegas, NV, and Nick Shipman of Lindsborg, KS; sister, Mary Brown of Palm Bay FL; brother, Gene Lundgren of Salina, KS; as well as 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Cremation has been chosen and there will not be visitation. There will be a short graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday March 4. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to the McPherson County Humane Society and may be sent in care of Christians Funeral Home, P.O. Box 386, Lindsborg, KS 67456.