Lois Dunbar Obituary
Lois A. Dunbar, 97 years old, passed away peacefully at Rennes Health Center in Appleton, WI on November 25, 2025.
Lois was born on June 8, 1928, to Charles and Frances (Strohmenger) Leibinger in Sun Prairie, WI.
Lois attended Sun Prairie Sacred Hearts Catholic School and Sun Prairie Public School. She was united in marriage to James D. Dunbar in 1946, and together they raised 3 children in Madison, WI - Nancy, Diane and Jack.
Lois married Daniel J. McIlwee in 1981. Together they enjoyed caring for their Irish Setters Bambi and Pennie who were so dear to their hearts.
Lois is survived by her daughter Diane and four grandchildren: Kathy (Srinath), Patrick (Heidi), Kazimar (Wren) and Taliesin (Crystal).
Lois was preceded in death by her grandparents Mike and Margaretha (Ziegmann) Leibinger, her father Charles A. Leibinger, her step-father Elmer F. Borchardt, her son Jack E. Dunbar, her mother Frances Strohmenger-Leibinger Borchardt, her husband Daniel J. McIlwee, her daughter Nancy E. Harrington, her brother Charles R. Leibinger as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and her precious Irish Setter Pennie.
Lois will be buried next to her husband Daniel at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Madison, WI. No service is planned.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with Lois
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Lois Dunbar
Make a Donation
in Lois Dunbar's name
How to support Lois's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Lois Dunbar's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
