October 16, 1948 – October 31, 2025
Linda J. Skorupa, 77, of Salem, WI, passed away on October 31, 2025, at Parkside Manor following an eight-year illness of a rare neurological disorder, Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS).
Born in Kenosha, WI, on October 16, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Cornelia (VanBoven) Andersen. She attended local schools and graduated from Mary D. Bradford. Linda furthered her education and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
On June 10, 1978, she was united in marriage to Ralph Skorupa at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church. Together, they had a daughter, Dana, and shared over 47 years of being happily married.
Linda taught at Bose Elementary School for 32 years, retiring in 2004.
Linda had a kind heart and great patience, which were notable attributes exercised in her teaching children, her hobbies, and dealing with life. Talented with cross-stitch and knitting, Linda created many treasured keepsakes for her family and friends. She and her husband traveled to all 50 states, 40+ foreign countries, and 35 national parks. They were adventurous and active with hiking, biking, walking, downhill skiing, and flying their home-built plane to Anchorage, Alaska. Linda participated in pilot training to be a copilot, supporting Ralph on flights. Prior to Linda’s illness, they lived in Colorado for 2 months every year for eleven years.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Ralph; their daughter, Dr. Dana (Dave Benes) Skorupa, PhD; sisters-in-law, Susan (Tony) Licata, and Cheryl (Brian) Kramper-Skorupa; along with nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bryant Andersen, and sister-in-law Pat Andersen.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
