Madonna J. Risley, 85, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away suddenly, on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at home, of an apparent heart attack.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A/M, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 A/M - 10:45 A/M, on Wednesday, at the Church.

The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque, is serving the family.

Madonna was born on May 30, 1934, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of LeRoy and Bertha C. (Frick) Risley.

She was a graduate of St. Mary's School, in East Dubuque, and Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque. Madonna was employed at Perfection Oil Company, in Dubuque, for over 50+ years, where she held the position of Treasurer for many years.

Madonna was a member of St. Mary's Parish and its Altar & Rosary Society, the Secular Franciscans and the Power of Prayer.

Surviving are a brother, LeRoy L. "Buzz" Risley, of East Dubuque, IL; and a sister, Kay Bonifazi, of Unionville, MO; 13 nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy, in 1955, and Bertha, on June 18, 2000; a sister, Dorothy Schwendinger, in 1992; and a brother, Rev. L. Thomas Risley, on January 22, 2000.

The family wishes to especially thank East Dubuque Fire and Ambulance, East Dubuque Police Department and the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Department, for their help and assistance.  It was greatly appreciated!

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com