Phyllis Lingard

Phyllis Lingard

September 04, 1930 - September 09, 2025

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Phyllis Ida Lingard aka Ninedorf 9/4/1930 – 9/9/2025

P was very proud of growing up in the Madison Greenbush being raised by her Grandparents. She recounted many stories of walking across a frozen Lake Mendota to get to Central High. She did, however, hate her name.

She accepted Phyllis, preferred Phil, or P or even Felecia. She just did not like Phyllis.

After a childhood in the Bush, she was also lucky and proud to later move into the country with her husband Verlyn, married June 18, 1949.

A woman who loved to travel, see new things, loved animals, truly enjoyed frightening movies. Athletic, she danced and loved music. She also loved sewing, alterations, and knitting. At the end of her life no one knows how many of her stocking caps were donated to premature infants being cared for in Madison hospitals.

We mustn’t forget her love of Italian food.

P knew where shadows should be and where light was necessary. She was an artist. Starting with oil she moved into watercolors where she seemed to find her freedom.

Preceded in death by her husband Verlyn she leaves her children, Paul, (Cyrese (Debra) Leggott) Steve (Susie Haegele), Heather Gyles-Lingard and Ted, (Amy Mescher) A god dog Maya and a myriad of grand and great grandchildren.

P had her time and will be missed.

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Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Legacy Center
6728 Mader Drive
608-244-0782

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Rex Hamann
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I will always remember Phyllis as a warm, loving and gentle woman who accepted me as a friend of her daughter's back in 1977. She always welcomed with a sincere smile and treated me as an equal. While I only met her a handful of times the Lindgard's home in Verona, she left an impression that will always remain with me. I was an impressionable young adult, a bit of a colt on wobbly legs, and she made me feel like part of the family. I will keep the family in my heart, esp. my dear friend Heather.
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Pat Portz
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I first met Phyllis in 1987 when my youngest sister Amy married her youngest son Ted. I did not really know her until her senior years. The fall after Verlyn passed (2000), our kids and I raked her yard, in thanks, she gifted us with a beautiful watercolor painting of a watermill in winter, sharing her exceptional talent. Our Ladies Painting group began in 2022. Phyllis, my mom Lori, sister Jean, Aunt Laine, and I took turns hosting at our homes, to create art, critique with kindness (Phyllis was the expert), snack, & share stories. In fall 2023, my grandson Hogan and I started visiting with Phyllis at her home, and then at Noel Manor. Phyllis shared her mechanical chairs, tasty snacks, wisdom and hugs with Hogan. As we left one day, city workers were planting trees, and allow Hogan to "help" plant a London plane tree. We'd visit Phyllis, and check on "Hogan's tree". We will watch it grow and remember our love sharing time with Phyllis.
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Meryl Lingard
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I was so sad to hear about your mom. She was a special person to me. She will always be in my heart. Love, Meryl
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Patty & Kenny Anderson
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Our deepest sympathies to the families on the loss of their mother, friend, and mentor. Phil was an accomplished artist of unknown talents. Knowing and growing up as a cousin to her was a joy. Over the years we always took time to catch up on family dynamics and history. She will be missed by many. God bless u Phyllis and rest in piece. We loved and love u dearly.
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Janis Hiltbrand
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Heather, My sympathy to you and your family.I had the pleasure of meeting your Mom Phylis with Heather we had lunch in New Glarus, came to my home in Mt Horeb had her favorite pie (Cherry I believe). I also had the pleasure of meeting her at her home where she told stories of her life as a painter and what a great knitter. She knit and she knit caps, scarfs and I know in her early days she knit sweaters and who knows what else. She was a beautiful women inside and outside. Heather was a great daughter to her Mother.Blessing to all. Janis Hiltbrand
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Mary M. Sutter
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Within our two year friendship, Phil and I became "fast" friends. We were "fast" at jumping in my car for an adventure, "fast" at completing our daily duties in order to read a favorite book together, and more importantly, "fast" at reaching others in her Legacy community in friendship. I will always remember Phil's way with others; what an example of goodness in our world. Every time I say the "Our Father"(as we did every visit), I say the prayer with Phil in my heart. Go in Peace, dear Phil!! Mary M. Sutter

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