Marion Applegate

MADISON – Marion Applegate, 94, passed away on December 29, 2020. She was born in Madison on June 23, 1926. She was raised in Washington, D.C. by her parents, Frank and Jane Kuehl, formerly of Madison. She was very proud of her German, Norwegian, and Cornish heritage.

Preceding Marion in death were her first husband, Dr. Donald R. Korst; her late husband, Retired Colonel William Applegate; and her dear companion of 15 years, Roth Schleck of Madison. She is survived by her three children, Ellie (Reed) Hall of Madison, WI, Donald (Donna Burke) Korst of Sarasota, FL, and Betsy (Larry) Michels of Delafield, WI; her six grandchildren, Kristin (Eric) Storhoff, Katie (Chad) Montalbano, Justin Hall, Steven (Stacy) Michels, Emily (Graham) Dubow, and Andy (Katie) Michels; her eight great-grandchildren, Hanna and Will Klitzke, Mollie and Jenna Montalbano, Arden, Calvin, and Marion Michels, and James Michels. She is also survived by her dear sister, Katherine McCoy of Bonita Springs, FL, and her three daughters, and their families.

Marion was educated at the University of Richmond, VA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and McLaughlin School for Medical Secretaries in Washington, D.C. She was a past board member of Friends of Wisconsin Historical Society-Madison, former docent of Wisconsin Historical Society and the State Capitol, member of Attic Angel Association-Class of 1972, PEO Chapter AX for 40 years, Bascom Hill Society, and Blackhawk Country Club Member.

Marion treasured her family and friends. Her favorite times were spent in Washington, D.C. with all its history, her Shorewood home in Madison, and her Florida residence in Bonita Springs, which she called, “Camelot.” She loved her family history and family gatherings. Marion especially looked forward to hosting family for Easter and Mother’s Day brunches at Blackhawk Country Club. She was always ready for a game of ping pong, bridge, or golf, as well as gardening and lunches with her many lady friends. She was a traveler and a caregiver who enjoyed making family cookbooks. Most of all, she was, “The Heart of the Family.”

The family would like to acknowledge the excellent care from the staff at Attic Angels, Agrace Hospice, and Dr. Deborah Boushea.

Memorials may be made to the Attic Angel Association, 640 Junction Road, Madison, WI 53717, or the Wisconsin Historical Foundation, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19th at Cress Funeral and Cremation Service, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, at 10:30am. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 until the time of service. Burial will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Road, Madison, immediately following service.

A live stream of the service is available for those who are unable to attend in person and can be accessed here