Debra Sue Linneborn

Debra Sue Linneborn

October 21, 1957 - May 26, 2025

Obituary

MADISON - Debra S. Linneborn, age 67, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 26, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1957, in Madison, the daughter of John and Mildred (Pellett) Boyer.


Debra graduated from La Follette High School in 1976. She met the love of her life, Kenneth Linneborn, on a cruise and they were married on October 11, 1997, at Monona Lutheran Church. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sun Prairie.


Debra loved camping, traveling, and being together at gatherings with her family and friends. She enjoyed cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events and was also a Packers, Badgers, Yankees and Bills fan. She treasured the time spent with her best friend, Nancy and loved the companionship of her dogs, Max and Buttercup. She will be fondly remembered for her favorite color yellow and her love of teddy bears.


Debra will be missed by her husband, Kenneth; daughters, Heather (Joseph) Gonzagowski and Holly King; two step-children, Matthew (Jamie) Linneborn and Kate (Steve) Cervola; grandchildren, Anthony King, Madysen Gonzagowski, Tanner Furlong, and MacKenzy Gonzagowski; step-grandchildren, Zoe Gonzagowski, Zalea Morgan, Julian Linneborn, Kendall Linneborn and Jackson Cervola; sisters, Lori Parisi and Joy Kummerow; sister-in-law, Beverly Hodge; four step great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother-in-law, Michael Parisi.


A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025, with Pastor Rod Serbus presiding. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.
 

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


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420



Events

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Visitation
Mon Jun 2, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Celebration of Life
Mon Jun 2, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Graveside Service
Mon Jun 2, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
Roselawn Memorial Park • 401 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI 53716
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Debra Sue Linneborn
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Lori Parisi
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Deb, I will miss you so much. I can't imagine my life without you in it
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Tara Falkenstein
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Sending deepest condolences to the family so sorry for your loss
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Heather Mendez Collu
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Deb, you were such a bright light to those in your circle. I am forever blessed to have known & loved you, and been loved by you. Rest in His peace!
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Nancy thomas
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I will miss you my friend! When I found out you had MS, I was so upset, I wanted it to be me instead of you! I couldn’t have handled a chronic illness with as much class, selflessness as you did! I will remember and love you! Nancy💕💕💕
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Dick & Dinah Thies
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Our condolences to the entire family. Debbie will certainly be missed by many. May God give you all comfort and peace at this difficult time. Dick & Dinah Thies

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