Glen L. Madsen

September 16, 1926 - January 20, 2022

Glen L. Madsen, age 95, of Bourbonnais passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home. He was born September 16, 1926 in Kankakee, the son of Holger & Emma (Jensen) Madsen. Glen married R. Evelyn Ragains on April 7, 1951 at Asbury United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2007. Glen was a retired employee of Kankakee Roper Corporation, retiring after 19 years. He had also worked for 9 years as a correction officer at Stateville Prison. He enjoyed gardening, wine making, baking, and competitive shooting. Glen was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Pacific Theater in World War II. He was a lifelong member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Surviving are two granddaughters, Rachel Lynn Madsen of Bourbonnais and Angela Madsen of Holiday, FL; and one sister, Ruby Nagle of Barrington. In addition to his wife, R. Evelyn Madsen, Glen was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Brian Alan Madsen. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the 11 a.m. funeral service on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Rev. Scott Henley will officiate the service. Entombment will follow at Mound Grove Gardens in Kankakee.