Susan V. Lindberg

MADISON - Susan (Sue) V. Lindberg, 54, passed away on July 15, 2011 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness. In recent years Sue had faced advancing paralysis and was not strong enough to face the recent diagnosis of a cancer. Sue was born to William and Mary (Basler) Lindberg in Spooner, Wis. From an early age until her passing Sue’s gift to laugh and make others laugh was apparent. She was born with the challenges of deafness and cerebral palsy. Sue attended schools in Superior, Delevan and Madison learning communications skills and education to live independently. After completing her educations, Sue made Madison her home. She worked in various locations throughout Madison and volunteered. She especially enjoyed teaching American Sign Language to individuals and in group settings. She is survived by three sisters and two brothers; Kitty (Gary) Mattson of Wisconsin Rapids, William (Brenda) Lindberg of Siren, Wis., Joan Wilson (Tom Fischer) of Spooner, Wis., Judy (Ivan) McLendon of Norwalk, Wis., and James (Gina) Lindberg of Spooner Wis., 19 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Also surviving her, are many friends and compassionate people who have provided care and support for her to live independently. She was preceded in death by an infant brother Joey, her parents, William and Mary Lindberg, paternal grandparents, William and Kathryne Lindberg, and maternal grandparents Albert and Verona Basler. Services will be held at EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1021 Spaight St., Madison on Saturday July 23, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service with fellowship following. Online condolences may be left www.866allfaiths.com. Sue will be laid to rest with her parents at a graveside service on July 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Spooner, Wis. at the Calvary Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County or Wisconsin Association of the Deaf. Sue’s strength and determination to live life to her fullest inspired others and created a large circle of friends and caregivers who treasured her friendship.