Madeline Forsblom, a retired Postmaster from Hankins, NY after 33 years passed away June 16 in Trenton, Florida. She was 97.

The daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Schmidt, she was born April 17, 1929 in Callicoon Center, NY. 

Madeline belonged to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Obernburg, NY, where she played the organ for many years. Before playing in St. Mary’s, she played at the Sacred Heart Church in Hankins, NY.

After moving to Old Town, Florida, she continued to play the organ at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cross City, Florida. She also volunteered in the food pantry and thrift store for the church putting in many hours to serve others. Madeline also was one of the first volunteers when hospice opened in Chiefland. She was a member of Senior Citizens in Callicoon and Jeffersonville years ago.

Madeline and her husband, Edwin, enjoyed camping and were members of the Happy Footers Square Dancing group. Madeline made all of her and Edwin’s square dancing outfits – they sure could swing their partner here in NY and Florida. 

Survivors include son Michael (Donna) Forsblom, granddaughters Becky Duffy and Michelle (Clayton) Quinines, grandsons Christopher (Shannon) Forsblom, Lee (Mary) Forsblom, and seven great-grandchildren.

Madeline was predeceased by husband Edwin Forsblom, her daughter Theresa Duffy, three brothers, Vincent, Robert and Paul Schmidt.

Private services will be held at a later date. Dignified cremation provided by Rick Gooding Funeral, Cross City, Florida.

Burial will be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Obernburg, NY next to her husband, Edwin Forsblom.