
Delores Loraine Tuggle
January 15, 1937 - November 27, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Delores Loraine Tuggle, age 84, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Jan. 15, 1937, in Madison, Wis., to Wilbur and Hilda (Barhorst) Ninedorf. She was the eldest of three daughters. Delores graduated from Madison Central High School in 1955.
On Aug 10, 1956, she married Billy Ray Tuggle. They were married for 59 wonderful years. During these years, Delores worked at Research Products, The Swiss Colony and as a crossing guard. But her greatest joy was being a homemaker and caring for her three children, and later on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Most recently she cared for her great-granddaughter, Ayla, with whom she shared a special bond. Delores was always involved in her children’s and grandchildren’s activities and would do anything for her family.
Delores was always on the go and enjoyed many activities. Her favorite hobbies included antiquing, going to garage sales and playing Bingo. She also spent countless weeks and weekends at their cabin where she loved fishing and boating with family and friends. She also loved her neighborhood and enjoyed visiting with her neighbors on a regular basis.
Delores is survived by her two sisters, Joanne Ninedorf and Darlene Monson; her sister-in-law, Dorothy Lee (Harvey) Goglin; her son, Randy (Terri) Tuggle; her daughter, Tammy (Randy) Olson; daughter-in-law, Brenda (Keith) Hannon; grandchildren, Chelsey (Jason) Bennett, Jennifer (James) Fahey, Kendra (Andrew) Katers, Jason (Sarah) Tuggle and Kyle Olson; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Todd; her husband, Billy; and her parents, Wilbur and Hilda.
A special thank you to her sister, Joanne, for her loving and passionate care and support during difficult times. Also, a special thanks to Roy Gassen for helping out and watching over Delores.
Delores was a sweet and selfless soul who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 noon, on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Dec 2, 2021 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Funeral Service
Fri Dec 3, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Graveside Service
Fri Dec 3, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
Roselawn Memorial Park • 401 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI 53716
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Jackie Ninedorf
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So sorry to hear the passing of one of the sweetest , kindest souls you could ever meet. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word. Rest In Peace Sis, you were truly one in a million. With love and sympathy to the Tuggle and Ninedorf Family , Jackie Ninedorf and family