Joyce Wallskog
April 20, 1942 - December 16, 2006
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Wallskog, Joyce Marie MADISON/ MILWAUKEE - Joyce Wallskog, age 64, took her last earthly breath on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, within the constant care of her loving family. She leaves a legacy of love to all who knew her - love that fills our hearts and lives on as we share it with one another. Joyce was born April 20, 1942, in the Italian neighborhood of Melrose Park, Ill., the first daughter of DellaVillano. She was a dedicated caring professional having earned her B.S, in nursing from Alverno College in 1977; M.S. in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1982 and Ph.D. in psychology from Marquette University in 1992. Joyce was a nurse practitioner in various hospital and wellness settings, nursing educator at Marquette University and co-founding psychologist of Turning Point Mental Health and Consultation Services in Waukesha. She cared deeply about her patients, clients and students. She was bright, hard working and passionate about her professional contributions. Joyces life was cut short by breast cancer diagnosed three and a half years ago when she retired and gave her full attention to health and recovery. She is survived by her loving partner of 25 years, Audrey Szczepanski; her daughter, Jennifer Wallskog (Autumn Gehri); sons, Peter (Kathie) Wallskog and Joel (Megan) Wallskog; grandchildren, Sarah, Kirsten, Melanie, Gillian, Joey, Cassie, Olivia and Anthony; sisters, Dawn (Ben) Bodkins, Mary (Ross) Rinchuiso, Brenda (Rick) Kehm and Rhonda (Mike) Willison; nieces; nephews; extended family members and a large circle of dear friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison, WI 53711, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, with Father Todd Van Natta presiding. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006. Memorials in Joyces memory may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation or HospiceCare of Madison. Joyce and family thank UW Oncology Unit, HospiceCare of Madison, Dr. James Cleary and Dr. Susan Toth. She lived life fully with a playful, adventurous spirit. Joyce was generous of heart and devoted to her family. We wish you farewell as you journey to a better place; a place with no sorrow, no regrets, no guilt, no fear, just love. We will miss you, but we will be together again. You lived. You loved. You cared. You are free. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com
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Denise
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I am sorry to read about the passing of your love one. I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends. When the enemy death strikes our grief can be great. It is at times like this that we need comfort and support whether we are acquainted or not. May the scriptures at Revelation 21: 1-5 prove to be a source of great comfort for you now and in the days to come. Your dearly beloved one will not be forgotten by you or our Heavenly Father, Jehovah. (Acts 24:15, Psalm 37: 29). Once again, you have my sincere condolences.
SM
Scott Mullen
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You never said, 'I'm leaving.'
You never said, 'Goodbye.'
You were gone before I knew it
And only God knows why.
Many times I needed you.
Many times I cried.
If my love could have saved you
You never would have died.
To some you are forgotten
To others just a part of the past.
But to whom loved and lost you
Your memory will always last.
Rest in Peace, Aunt Joyce.
Love, Scott