Virginia Therese Madden

1928 - 2026

Virginia T. Madden, nee Cagney, age 97, longtime of Oak Park, passed away Jan. 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Frank J. Madden; beloved mother of Madonna (Daniel) Conway, Michael (Laura) Madden, Johanna Novotny, Mary Frances (Mike) Pokrzywinski, Padraic Madden and the late Terence Madden, Angela Madden and Kathleen (Bill) Stepan; proud grandmother of Terence Jr. and Julie Madden, Kaitlin (Rhys) Miles and Sean Conway, Michael Jr. and Quinn Madden, Thomas III, Christopher (Laura Mrkvicka), Matthew and the late Sarah Novotny; great-grandma of Emerick Novotny; dear sister of James (late Arelyn) Cagney and the late Joseph Philip Cagney, fond sister in-law of the late Dr. Robert (late Susan) Madden; beloved aunt of many.

Ginni was a lifelong Oak Parker, having gone to Ascension Catholic Grammar School, Trinity High School and Rosary College (Dominican University). She served as an elementary school teacher prior to her marriage to Frank. Ginni raised a large family in Oak Park, which was her most cherished position in life. She was an active parishioner and mother at St. Giles Parish, serving as a room mother, scout leader, and a substitute teacher. Ginni was a parent volunteer with the Ray Graham Association and the Jeanine Schultz Association, both organizations for persons with developmental disabilities. She also served as a support advocate for the Cook County Victim Witness Program. She was active later in life as a member of the St. Giles Senior Group and in various book clubs. Ginni also enjoyed making sleeping bags for the homeless. 

Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All to meet Monday at St. Giles Church, 1045 Columbian Ave., Oak Park for visitation from 9:00 a.m. until beginning of 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass (Please click here to watch live stream and recorded service). Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations made to Ray Graham Association in memory of Virginia T. Madden. Donations can be made online at www.raygraham.org/donate or by check mailed to: Ray Graham Association Attn: Development 901 Warrenville Road, Suite 500 Lisle, IL 60532 Memo line: In memory of Virginia T. Madden. Arrangements entrusted to Peter B. Kennedy & Co., Funeral Directors. Info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.