Never shall I leave the places that I love.

Never shall they go from my heart....

by Nancy Wood from Spirit Walker

MADISON - Dora Schindler Brand passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at Attic Angel Community in Middleton. She was born in Madison, Wis., on January 23, 1934, the daughter of Dr. John and Dorothea (Rickaby) Schindler. Dora loved Southern Wisconsin and spent her entire life there.

Dora married Nathan Francis Brand on December 20, 1958. Nathan predeceased her in death in 2019. Dora leaves behind three children, Nathan (Ana) Brand, Dorothea (Robert) Kennedy and Barbara Brand. She also leaves behind one grandson, Peter Kennedy; four granddaughters, Elena and Neeve Kennedy, and Dorothea and Josefina Brand; and one great-grandson, Liam Kennedy.

At Dora's request, there will be no funeral. Dora will be laid to rest at the Schindler plot at the Swiss Reformed Cemetery in New Glarus.

Dora's family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staffs at Attic Angel and Agrace Hospice Care and dear friends, Kati and Mia Martin. If you wish to make a memorial, Dora would appreciate donations be made to any of the numerous organizations and groups that provide care, work, and recreation to persons with disabilities. One near to her heart was: Community Work Services, 1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53713.

The Earth is all that lasts.

The Earth is everywhere in me

Even when I'm gone.

by Nancy Wood from Spirit Walker

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

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

Dora S. Brand

January 23, 1934 - January 02, 2025

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