Lila  A. Spangler

Lila A. Spangler

September 14, 1929 - February 11, 2026

Obituary

MADISON - Lila Ann Spangler, age 96, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Madison Pointe Senior Care. She was born on September 14, 1929, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Mathiaus and Katherine (Kubly) Marty.


Lila graduated from Central High School in Madison, Wis.  She married Harry Spangler on November 7, 1948.


In her younger years, she loved roller skating. It was at the skating rink where she met her husband, and they spent many happy evenings dancing on skates together. Lila enjoyed old westerns and classic mobster movies. She shared a close relationship with her sister, Marie. The two enjoyed shopping trips and spending time together.


Lila is survived by her son, Terry (Betty) Spangler; three daughters, Linda Stoffle, Diana Gleichauf and Sherry (Paul) Rear; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two  great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Spangler; her parents; brother, Frederick (Mary) Marty; sisters, Marie (Bob) Neupert and Ruth (Gene) Woods; and son-in-law, Thomas Stoffle.


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Burial will take place at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

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Visitation
Thu Feb 26, 2026 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Funeral Service
Thu Feb 26, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Graveside Service
Thu Feb 26, 2026 @ 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
Sunset Memory Gardens • 7302 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI 53717
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Lila A. Spangler
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Abby Rodger
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I am so very sorry for your loss. It was an honor to know and care for Lila during my years at Madison Pointe. Your family is in my thoughts. -Abby R.
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Were so sorry for your loss .

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