Phyllis Lingard
September 04, 1930 - September 09, 2025
Obituary
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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Patty & Kenny Anderson
Family •
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
Friend •
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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Mary M. Sutter
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Within two years, Phil and I became fast friends. "Fast" at getting into my car for a brief ride around the local neighborhoods, "fast" at getting our daily duties done so we could read a book together, and even "faster" at learning what we both loved about one another. Phil was so easy to laugh with and to share stories. At first, I was someone Phil could count on for "assistance", but again, we became "fast" friends. I will sorely miss her genuine smile, some days, "her way or the highway", but most of all, a chance to say the "Our Father" together. Go in Peace, dear Phil! Mary Sutter