Valerie Tupa
November 19, 1935 - August 16, 2015
Obituary
Tupa, Valerie C.
SUN PRAIRIE-Valerie C. Tupa, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, at The Lighthouse of Sun Prairie. She was born on Nov. 19, 1935, in Evergreen Park, Ill., the daughter of Thomas and Marguerite (Hannon) Sadler. Valerie had a lifelong love of portrait art, music and singing in church choirs. Valerie is survived by her sons, the Rev. Michael Tupa, John (Pan) Tupa, David (Sharon) Tupa and Charles Tupa; daughters, Emily (Anthony) Jarrett and Lenore (Fred) Godding; and grandchildren, Acacia and Talia Tupa, Andrew, Marcus, Janelle, Nathan, Lauren, Matthew and Mitchell Jarrett and Shannon Godding. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John on Jan. 12, 2004; and sister, Sally Dusek. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ALBERT THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2420 St Albert Dr., Sun Prairie, at 11 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, with Msgr. Terrence Connors presiding. Burial will be held at Sacred Hearts Cemetery in Sun Prairie. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. The family would like to thank her personal care givers, Peggy, Jodi and Candy and Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
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Events
Visitation
Sun Aug 23, 2015 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Mon Aug 24, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Albert The Great Catholic Church (Sun Prairie) • 2420 St. Albert Dr., Sun Prairie, WI null
Service
Mon Aug 24, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Albert The Great Catholic Church (Sun Prairie) • 2420 St. Albert Dr., Sun Prairie, WI null
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Elaine
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To the Tupa family,
My deepest condolences over the loss of Valerie. May your heart find comfort in the precious memories you've shared with her. And may these promises found in God's Word bring you peace: "I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." and "He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord will wipe the tears from all faces." (John 11:25; Isaiah 25:8; Matthew 6:9,10; 1 Corinthians 15:26; Revelation 21:3,4). Again, my deepest condolences.
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Betty Bush
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dear Lenore and family, My heart is with you- there is nothing like this and your mom will always be with and in your heart . Betty and Bob
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Gwen Nies
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Fr. Mike and Family
Continuing to hold each of you in prayer as you share the sorrow of losing one whom you love. May your faith in Christ's saving life, death and resurrection bring your souls peace and joy. May the love and support of friends help your hearts to feel less heavy as you remember all of the good times shared together - and the great times yet to come. Gwen N.
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Audrey DuFresne
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Father Mike and family, my prayers are with you in this time of sadness, but she is with our Heavenly Father and at peace now, and you will always have wonderful memories.
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Jeanne Blachowicz
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Dear Tupa family - When Val sang in the St. Albert's choir, I frequently sat next to her. She would add harmony to the last note of one version of "Lamb of God" that we sing. When she was gone for a winter and then came back, I showed her that I had written that note into my book and labeled it "Val". She thought that was funny. She told me about all of you, and was very proud of her family. We have missed her. I am sure you will too. She was such a kind soul with a warm smile. --Jeanne Valerie Blachowicz
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Barb Schriner-Schmitt
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Dear Dave, Sharon, Acacia and Talia, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. The wonderful creative life of your mom and grandma will always be a part of you. May your faith give you comfort in this time of tears and help you heal in the days to come. Barb SS