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Madie Lee Oberg 88, Macy, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family at 4:35 A.M. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her residence.
Madie was born on October 8, 1935, in Damascus, Arkansas, the daughter of Jack and Becky (Herring) Winfrey.
Madie worked various jobs in her life time, The Turkey Ranch, United States Postal Service, farming on the family farm, caregiver in nursing homes and retired from Peabody Retirement Home in North Manchester, Indiana. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, playing cards and loved having a green thumb with her plants.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna Oberg, Macy, Indiana, sons, Russell (Connie) Oberg, Macy, Indiana, Robert (Shawn) Oberg, South Whitley, Indiana, Emil (Denise) Oberg, South Bend, Indiana, brothers, Tommy (Carleen) Winfrey, Kingman, Arizona, Gary Winfrey, Tucson, Arizona, sisters, Mary Bogart, Portland, Oregon, Judy Winfrey, Lebanon, Oregon, Teresa Robinson, Lebanon, Oregon, fourteen Grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren, nine great- great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and her beloved canine companion, Bella. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Carl Winfrey, Donnie Winfrey and granddaughters, Stephanie Oberg, Shyanne Oberg and Ashley Oberg.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Swedish Cemetery in Donaldson, Indiana. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
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