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Mrs. Dorothie Madsen

  • December 22, 1914 - February 1, 2012
  • Severna Park, Maryland
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“Dear Mary Gayle, Wow...it has been ages. So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was one classy lady. She obviously had a long and wonderful...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Liz Lamon-Taylor - Severna Park, MD

“Karen and family - so very sorry to read of your loss - I am thinking of you all, and you are in my prayers- an old friend- Kathi Simmons Perkins ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Kathi Simmons Perkins - Dunkirk, MD

“Karen, So sorry for your loss., Bud Stupi ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: bud stupi

“Dorothie was one special lady and so full of life. 97 years--wonderful! Tom and Dorothie celebrated their birthday together at the Chart House on...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Tom and Diana Schneider - Riva, MD

“so sorry to hear about your mother. my brothers billy, mike, steve and I send you warm thoughts and our best wishes. Jay ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Jay Schwarz - Annapolis, MD


Dorothie Lucille Madsen died February 1, at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mrs. Madsen was a 55 year resident of Olde Severna Park and most recently resided at Sunrise Independent Living in Severna Park.
Mrs. Madsen was born December 22, 1914 in Berea, Ohio to the late Max and Elizabeth Ehrbar. She graduated from Berea High School and worked as a secretary for several years before her marriage to Elmer G. Madsen. They were married for 61 years before his death in 2002. Dorothie was a stay-at-home mother and her interest was raising their four children.
Surviving are two sons, Eric Madsen (Jan) of Rohersville and Keith Madsen (Cheryl) of Severna Park; two daughters, Karen Madsen of Annapolis and Mary Gayle Young (Skip) of Sagle, Idaho; grandchildren, Karsten, Shelley, Kevin, Cara, Kristopher, Justin, Jessica and Jay; great grandmother of Jayla and Alyssa. Also surviving is sister, Ruth Gilchrist of Bay Village, Ohio.
Mrs. Madsen was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Services and burial are private. Arrangements by John M. Taylor Funeral Home, Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake.