Madeline D Brinker

Madeline D Brinker obituary, Taylor Mill, KY

Madeline D Brinker

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Feb

17

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Therese Church

11 Temple Place, Southgate, KY 41071

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Feb

17

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Therese Church

11 Temple Place, Southgate, KY 41071

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Madeline Brinker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dobbling Funeral Home - Fort Thomas on Feb. 13, 2026.
Madeline D Brinker (nee Ottaviani), 96, passed away on February 10, 2026 at her residence in

Cold Spring, KY. Madeline was born on April 7, 1929 in McComas, West Virginia.

She was a beloved wife to her late husband Marvin for 62 years; She was a stay at home mom

who raised 3 children. She enjoyed playing golf, cheering for the Bengals, baking, reading, and

caring for their many Scotties over the years. She also loved spending time with and spoiling her

grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anyone who knew her appreciated her sharp mind and

independent spirit. Madeline was also a lifelong member of St. Therese Parish.

She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin and her son Jeffery Brinker. Madeline is

survived by her daughter Stephanie Viltrakis (Joe), son Mark Brinker (Denise), 7 grandchildren,

Shannon (Tim) Beiting, Dana (Tony) Overman, Nicholas (Emily) Viltrakis, Diana (Clay) Hood,

Julie (Brad) Holcomb, Jeffery Brinker and Christian Brinker and 5 great-grandchildren, Jakob,

Owen, Meadow, Vivian, and Turner.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at St. Therese

Church in Southgate, KY. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 PM. Burial will take

place after mass at the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor Mill, Kentucky.

Memorials are suggested to St. Therese Church. 11 Temple Pl. Southgate, KY 41071.

Online condolences can be given at www.dmefuneral.com.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

17

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Therese Church

11 Temple Place, Southgate, KY 41071

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

17

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Therese Church

11 Temple Place, Southgate, KY 41071

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.