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Madeline Best Obituary

BEST, Madeline J.

Madeline J. Best, 99, passed away December 20th, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, January 6th from 1-2pm at Littleton & Rue Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2pm. Burial will be at Rose Hill Burial Park. To view her memorial video, send flowers, or to leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.littletonandrue.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Springfield News Sun on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory

830 N. Limestone St. P.O Box 449, Springfield, OH 45503

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6

Service

2:00 p.m.

Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory

830 N. Limestone St. P.O Box 449, Springfield, OH 45503

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830 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503-3610

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