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Official Obituary of

Madeline (Petroff) Stilchen

January 28, 1941 ~ May 15, 2024 (age 83) 83 Years Old
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Madeline Stilchen Obituary

Madeline Stilchen, Age 83, of Sierra Vista Arizona, Passed on May 15, 2024.

Madeline (Madge) was born January 28, 1941, in Philadelphia PA. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Petroff. She graduated from Northeast High school in Philadelphia PA. Madge’s first job was as a bookkeeper at Philco Ford.

While working at Philco Ford, she met the love of her life, Joseph  N. Stilchen.They were married on December 1, 1962, and were married 61 years.They had two boys, Joseph B (Tanya), Kenneth M. (Barbara), and one girl Tracey M Bradley (Scott). They also have five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

After the children were almost raised, Madge started working at Fort Huachuca Arizona Post Exchange and was there for 17 years.

Madge’s favorite pastime was shopping and loving her grandchildren.

A memorial Service will be held at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 11:00 am on May 23, 2024.

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Services

Graveside Service
Thursday
May 23, 2024

11:00 AM
Southern Arizona Veteran s Memorial Cemetery

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