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Madelyn Moss Obituary

Madelyn D. Moss, 87, died July 15, 2023 in Lawrence, KS. Madelyn was born in Carroll, IA in 1936. She graduated from Coon Rapids High School in Coon Rapids, IA in 1954, and then earned a nursing degree from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines, IA in 1957. Madelyn married Donald Moss in 1959. After living in California for a number of years, the two eventually settled in Lawrence, KS. Madelyn earned a master's degree in Human Development from the University of Kansas in 1976. She worked for Marion Merrill Dow pharmaceutical company in Kansas City until her retirement in 2000. Madelyn is survived by her sister Josephine Clark of Audubon, IA, son Sheldon Moss, daughter-in-law Mina Kabeya, and grandson Louie Moss, all of Lawrence, KS. A private graveside service will be held at a rural cemetery in Carroll County, IA.

Memorial contributions may be made in Madelyn's name to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jul. 26, 2023.

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Carolyn woodlig

December 19, 2024

Madelyn and I would share flowers. She bring me an amarillis at Christmas and I would bring her geraniums in the spring.sweet memory this time of year. Carolyn

Gary and Jeanne Clark

August 6, 2023

Sheldon and family, I was really saddened to hear of Madelyn's passing. I knew her and your dad from our years here in Lawrence. She was my allergy shot nurse for many years and I would see her occasionally around town. We also go back to your early days when our son, Austin, was taking Suzuki violin lessons at the same period of time.
It must have been especially difficult to have both parents pass within such a short time. Know that we are thinking of you and are honoring their contributions to Lawrence life.
Gary and Jeanne Clark

Shelley Sandberg/Dean Wilson

August 3, 2023

My deepest condolences for your loss. Madelyn was a wonderful lady, deeply caring and invested in her community and friendships. Her interest in children and her kindness as our neighbor is unmatched. We miss her greatly.

Carolyn Woodling

July 31, 2023

Madelyn was such a great friend and neighbor. We became neighbors about fifty-two years ago. She took care of daughter, Carrie, when daughter, Gena was born and when I was ill. We shared recipes, school events and countless chats at the kitchen table. When we moved away from the neighborhood and we both started careers, we saw each occasionally, but then gradually lost touch. When I bake pies using the cook book she gave me, and make her lasagna recipe I always think of my dear neighbor.

Karen Schmidt

July 26, 2023

Madelyn was an amazing NBAS trainer and her confidence in handling newborn babies was evident. She trained me on the NBAS while both of us were part of the Infant Lab. I´m grateful for her guidance and calm demeanor. Peace to her family.

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120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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