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Mr Craig Francis Madigan

July 17, 1951 - March 27, 2026

Mr Craig Francis Madigan Obituary

St Peter, MN - Craig Francis Madigan was born, July 17, 1951, to Francis (Hook) and Marian Madigan of Madison Lake. He joined brothers, Roger, John and Tom.

Craig attended All Saints Catholic school, transferred to and graduated from Mankato high. He worked for the St Peter State Hospital in the laundry department for 38 years.

He married Rhonda Pehrson in 1971. They had four children. Tracy, Christopher, Angela and Shannon. Divorced in 1978.

In 1980, he married Beverly Nesje, accepting her two boys, David and Dennis Nesje as his own.

He was preceded in death by Mom, Dad, Roger, Mary Lou, John and Tom, daughter Shannon, son Chris, niece and nephew, Jody and Cody, Brother-in-Law Don Schnieder.

Craig is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bev. Son's David and Dennis Nesje and daughter-in law Marcy Nesje. Granddaughters Samantha, Bailey and Graceyn. Also, sister in laws, Bonnie Schneider, Barb (Dale) Grunzke, Linda Madigan and Mary Jane Madigan, Daughters Tracy and Angela and their families plus many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was a good man, with a big heart, and an Irish soul!


There will be no services held, but we will have a memory-get together, in the back yard on his Birthday, July 17th. Bring a chair, a beverage and your favorite memories. 5pm till close :)


A special thank-you to all the folks from St Croix Hospice.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Craig, please visit our floral store.

St Peter, MN - Craig Francis Madigan was born, July 17, 1951, to Francis (Hook) and Marian Madigan of Madison Lake. He joined brothers, Roger, John and Tom.

Craig attended All Saints Catholic school, transferred to and graduated from Mankato high. He worked for the St Peter State Hospital in the laundry department for 38 years.

He

Published on April 1, 2026

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Craig will be remembered as a kind and humble neighbor in McGregor, Minnesota, where he and his beloved Bev spent many peaceful days together. They could often be found sitting in their little shack, enjoying card games and watching the wildlife around them.

Craig was always willing to lend a hand when he could, though he was just as known for his humility—often stopping by for help with his lawn mower, yet hesitant to borrow one, joking that he had a knack for breaking things. His gentle humor...

Keith Kunkel

April 14, 2026

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Mankato Free Press

A Memorial Tree was planted for Mr Craig Francis Madigan

April 2, 2026