STOUGHTON - Joyce Agnes Tikalsky passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. She was born to Rudolph and Rose (Meyers) Tikalsy at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, Wis., on St. Agnes day in 1949. Joyce grew up in Mount Morris, Ill., where she graduated from high school, and later graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill. She later earned a master’s degree in Technical Communication from Drexel University.

Joyce married John Hallinan in 1980. They had a son, Daniel, in 1982, and moved to Stoughton in 1983. Joyce loved science and technology, and being an early adopter of new technology. After working for a number of technical firms as a technical writer and editor in the Madison area, she taught herself web design and became the webmaster for the UW-Madison College of Engineering.

After retirement she taught classes at the Stoughton Senior Center in using cell phones, tablets and computers, as well as conducting one-on-one assistance with many area seniors. She also served a term on Stoughton's City Council.

Joyce is survived by her husband, John Hallinan; son, Daniel Hallinan; and grandson, Antonio Hallinan. She is also survived by her sister, Adice Forys; brother, Jerome Tikalsky; as well as many nieces and nephews.

At her request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Stoughton Area Resource Team Inc. (START) or other area food banks.

"None of the hours I spent watering flowers, walking in the woods or riding my bike were in vain, because, without my realizing it, I was capturing things that would be important to me later - images, sounds, scents, breezes, sensations." - Jose Saramego

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton

Funeral & Cremation Care

1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.

(608) 873-4590

Joyce A Tikalsky

January 21, 1949 - October 30, 2024

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