Madelyn Jean McPherson (nee Schaefer), 101, of Crown Point/Whiting, passed away on March 6, 2025.

Mady leaves behind to cherish her memories, nieces: Susan (Tony) Gunia of Englewood, FL, Nancy (late Larry) Schlesser of Nocatee, FL, Barbara (Rick) Young of Winnetka, IL, and Annie (late Steven) Leland of Tucson, AZ; nephews: Bruce (Cressie) Brown of Jacksonville, FL, and Drs. Michael (Cindy) Leland of Valparaiso, IN.

She is preceded in death in 1999 by her husband of 40 years, Glen “Mac” McPherson; her son, J. Scott McPherson; parents, Michael and Sophia Schaefer; and sisters, Virginia Leland and Dorothy Brown.
Mady grew up in Whiting, IN, the third daughter of Michael and Sophia. She was a 1942 graduate of Hammond Clark High School and attended Indiana University. She moved to Gary, IN, and worked in advertising for the Post Tribune and later worked for Hammond Public Schools as a paraprofessional. She married Glen E. McPherson and together they raised their son, J. Scott. She attended the First Christian Church of Crown Point and always looked forward to Sunday service. Madelyn was a devoted wife and mother, loved animals, and cared greatly for people. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

At Madelyn’s request, no services will be held as she wished to fade from this earth pleasantly, without ritual and without cause for hardship to any surviving family and friends.

“For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not parish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16

Calumet Park Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. Entombment Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN