Obituaries

Barbara Ann Madsen, 96, of Ottumwa, died January 13, 2026 at her home.
Barbara was born April 9, 1929 in Ottumwa to LeRoy and Elizabeth Barber McBride. Barbara graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1947 and Ottumwa Heights College in 1950. She married Paul Madsen on September 3, 1951 and he preceded her in death on...