Jewel A. Osborne
Jewel A. Osborne
Jewel A. Osborne, 83, of Baraboo passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 11, 2014. Jewel was born in Milwaukee on October 28, 1930 to Julia (Daly) Osborne and Robert H. Osborne. In 1935, her family moved to Baraboo where she lived the rest of her life. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1949. After high school, she attended Madison Business College and, in later years, attended UW-Baraboo/Sauk County following her interest in lifelong learning.On October 20, 1951 Jewel married Robert J. Madalon at Trinity Episcopal Church and together they raised three daughters. She was secretary for the Corps of Engineers at Badger Ordinance and for twenty nine years was a secretary at UW Baraboo/Sauk County Campus. Jewel was always cheerful, optimistic, and generous. She had a heart of gold, never said a bad word about anyone, and enjoyed a good belly laugh. She had many interests including sewing, quilting, reading, photography, videography, and genealogy. Her genealogy interests took her to Cornwall, England. Her passion for the arts was legendary; she instilled her love of live theatre and music in her family. She was the quintessential grandmother who never missed seeing her grandchildren perform. She attended every play, piano recital, dance recital, choir and band concert enthusiastically supporting Lauren, Katie and Ryan. Jewel loved everything Baraboo, especially Devil's Lake, the Al. Ringling Theatre, Baraboo Theatre Guild, Concerts on the Square, and her church where she participated in the choir, Vestry, Episcopal Church Women and Women's Bible Study, and Sunday School. She was also active in American Business Women's Association, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Crime Stoppers, and a bridge club for over 60 years. She is survived by the father of her children, Robert J. Madalon of Baraboo; her daughters Jeanie Madalon and Margie (Dr. Terry) Baxter of Baraboo; her grandchildren, Lauren Baxter of Baraboo; Ryan Baxter of Madison; son-in-law, Kevin (Ann) Bader of Cedar Rapids, IA; sister-in-law, Janie Osborne of Baraboo; several nieces, one nephew and many other relatives and friends. One of the joys of the last years of her life was spending time with her dog, Daisy, who brought her endless laughs and companionship. Her father, Robert H. Osborne; mother, Julia A.; brothers, James Ganzlin, Robert E. (Bert) Osborne, and Thomas L. Osborne; daughter, Julia A. Madalon Bader; and granddaughter Katherine M. Baxter preceded her in death. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Baraboo with Father Scott Seefeldt officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the Redlin Funeral Home, 401 Madison Ave., Baraboo. Continued visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity Episcopal Church, UW Baraboo/Sauk County Campus or the Baraboo Public Library. Jewel was in so many ways larger than life. She has left us quickly, kept us smiling and laughing till the last, and leaves a huge hole in the fabric of our lives. We will miss her terribly.
