Sydebotham, Madelene W.

Madelene W. Sydebotham, 92, formerly of 200 Marietta Ave., Iowa City, died Friday, June 22, 2012 at Lantern Park Nursing & Rehab Center in Coralville. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City. Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Brian Reeves will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.

Madelene was born Nov. 20, 1919, in North Liberty, Iowa, the daughter of George and Edith (Wray) Ranshaw. Upon graduating from University High School, she received a degree from Browns Business College.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Iowa City and The Whip-poor-will Women's Club in North Liberty. Madelene enjoyed traveling, but also delighted in visiting with others about their travels. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball fan.

She married Fred Sydebotham April 18, 1948, in Iowa City. Madelene worked for Pipers Candy Store and Fuik's Jewelry Store. She later worked at the University of Iowa Dental College as an x-ray technician for 30 years, retiring in 1981.

Survivors include a brother, Robert Ranshaw (Betty) of Marengo; sisters, Doris Duttlinger of Kalona and Evelyn Rittger of Aurora, Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Madelene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred; a brother, George; and a sister, Marcella.

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Published in The Gazette June 23, 2012.