Barbara Conley

Barbara Conley

September 05, 1958 - October 04, 2025

Send Flowers

Obituary

Barbara Ann (Bugsy) Conley

Barbie was barely 67 when she left us on a beautiful Saturday morning on October 4, 2025 after a courageous and dignified battle with ALS. If you don’t know about this disease, I encourage you to look it up.

Barb is survived by her sons, Robert (Lydia) Davidson and Kyle Davidson and her grandchildren, Philip, Gabriella and Sebastian. She is further survived by her older brother, Bruce (Red) Conley and younger sister, Donna Conley.

Barb was very loved and will be greatly missed by her best friends, Patty (Lester) Ebel and Joan (Lester) Schmidtke who lived with her and shared adventures - good and bad and shared many, many laughs and tears with her.

We would like to thank Chrystal, Karen and Kyle for being there for Barb this past year. She would not have been able to stay at home without you! Thanking also, the amazing ALS team at UW Hospital, the wonderful people at Agrace, and the staff at Ryan Funeral home for their compassion and guidance.

A celebration with friends and family (and hopefully lots of laughter!) will be held at the Esquire Club, 1025 N Sherman Ave on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Events

26
Celebration of Life
Sun Oct 26, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
The Esquire Club • 1025 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Get Directions

Photos

Add photos
of Barbara
Memorial wall photoMemorial wall photoMemorial wall photoMemorial wall photoMemorial wall photo
Memorial wall photoMemorial wall photoMemorial wall photoMemorial wall photoMemorial wall photo

Memories

Add a memory of
Barbara
CS
Cheryl Seiler
Friend •
There was a time when Barbie and I were walking around the neighborhood, and not feeling much pain and stopped at our friend Patty Lesters house, and knocked on the door. No answer, we laughed so hard we peed our pants. Then went to my house and put our clothes in the dryer and went to bed. from ??? We stopped at our friend Patty Lesters house and knocked on the door, but no answer. Then we both started laughing so hard we both peed out pants. So we went back to my house and put our clothes in the dryer. Then we went to bed, and we both had the spins. When we got up in the morning, my dad always brewed coffee, so Barbie called him the perculator
CS
Cheryl Seiler
Friend •
I want to add that my sons Jayson Seiler and Dustin Seiler grew up knowing Barbie and have very fond memories of her. She was at our house often, they loved her dearly.
CS
Cheryl Seiler
Friend •
Barbie was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Denny Conley, her sister Debbie Conley, brothers David Conley and Denny Conley who was only 5 years old when hit and killed on the street by their house.
CS
Cheryl Seiler
Friend •
Barbie and I did so many fun things together throughout our lives. We lived in two apts. together, watched her mom and day bowling at northgate lanes. Went to outdoor movies with her sister Debbie. Rode in her brothers Davids Jeep. Lots of partying so I dont want to mention everything. We had so much fun together. I am proud to say she was my best friend. I got my cat Gungadin from her family. He lived with us too. Walked from her home to mine, with her doggie Penny following behind. So many memories, I cannot even post them all. RIP my friend. Love you.
CS
Cheryl Seiler
Friend •
Barbie was, is my best friend all my life.

Share memorial