Madeline Rae Rickman of Chelsea, Michigan, age 85, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, at her home. She was born September 15, 1941, in Dickens, Iowa, the daughter of Keith “Pete” Raymond and Marjorie (Clapper) Simington.
Madeline graduated from Gillett Grove High School in 1960, and went on to work as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone Company in Spencer, Iowa. She later worked as a receptionist at the Ypsilanti Press, and a secretary in the Willow Run Community School District. She was a meticulous record keeper, was well respected, and was known as being very kindhearted. Madeline was an avid reader and always had a couple of books going. She not only had a heart for pets, but also for the wildlife that frequented her backyard. Madeline maintained lifelong friendships, loved visiting her sisters in Iowa, and could always be counted on for a birthday and anniversary card. Family was everything to her. Madeline lived for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
