Service Details
SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019
VISITATION: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 3:00 p.m.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
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MADISON (formerly of Racine) – Carol Ann McNeill Skorupan, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
She was born in Racine on March 1, 1951. Carol graduated from Washington Park High School in 1969 and Purdue University in 1973, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. On January 3, 1976, she married Richard Skorupan at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Racine enjoying 43 years of marriage.
Carol was extremely bright and had an incredible zest for life. After graduating from college, Carol moved to Madison and first worked for Oscar Meyer. Then Carol and Richard moved to San Diego where they owned and operated Entre Computer Centers. They moved back to Madison in 1995. In the early 2000s, Carol moved to England for a year where she worked as the managing Director for software
development at Platinum Software. Upon her return she continued to work in the financial industry in Madison, working for Ameriprise and UBS as a CPA. She then worked as a financial planner for Strategic Advantage Financial Services and held a realtor and broker license as well. She was also extremely active in politics throughout her life and was honored to serve as a delegate to the Republican National Convention.
Carol was a world traveler, loved pontooning on Lake Mendota, playing golf, attending Asbury United Methodist Church in Madison and being in the company of her family; especially her husband and dogs, Coco and Max.
In addition to her husband Richard Skorupan of Madison, Carol is survived by her only sister, Barbara (Gary) Landa of Mount Pleasant; her dear nephew and niece, Benjamin Landa of Racine and Lauren Landa of Bayview; and her stepfather, William Lewis of Racine. She was preceded in death by her father, Lowell McNeill in 1980 and her mother, Josephine (nee: Gilbert) McNeill-Lewis in 2006.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Sunday, April 28, 2019 for a visitation from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. A service remembering and honoring her life will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Warren Williams officiating. A private interment will take place at Mound Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Wustum Art Museum, the Racine Historical Society, NAMI – Racine County and Ashbury United Methodist Church in Madison, WI.
Mary Baldwin says
Had I known Carol Scorupan passed away last week I would have attended her funeral last Thursday. She was a true friend, smart and loyal and she will be missed. My sympathy to her husband and family members. Most Sincerely, Mary Baldwin
Robert Mozol says
I remeber Carol for helping me with assignments in Junior High; yes, Junior High. She was always able to help me out at McKinley when I needed it.
Brian Schimming says
What a loss, she was loved by many and worked for what she believe in.
Carol says
You are in our thoughts and prayers..
Don and Paula
Anonymous says
Rick my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .. Debbie GriffithBall.
Sheila M. Robinson says
May God continue to comfort and guide you during this difficult time; and may the “peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your heart and your mental powers”. Philippians 4:7.
Gary D. Vaillancourt says
I met Carol in the third grade when we attended Mitchell Elementary School. She would often invite me to her home at the corner of Taylor and Durand Avenue. I often referred to her as my first “girl friend”, and was fortunate to have seen and talked to her at length at Park High School’s most recent high school reunion. She was a wonderful and talented individual who contributed a great deal to this world. She will be missed at our 50th class reunion this coming August 2019.
Anonymous says
Dear Barb and Gary,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that our hearts and thoughts are with both
of you.
Love, Joy and Gary
Wendy FJELSTAD says
I remember Carol for her leadership, dedication and hard work in support of the Republican Party of Dane County and in particular for her support and fund raising efforts to send DVD players to Marine Reservists from Dane County who were serving in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. My deepest condolences.
Tom Csik says
Barb, my deepest condolences to you and your family. So sorry for you loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger and Marilyn says
So very sad to lose our sweet friend, Carol and will miss her forever. Our prayers and love for you, Rick. May God give you strength and comfort throughout these days. Our hugs too!!
Ria Burdick says
Dear Gary and Barb,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, and sister-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Gary at this most trying time.
Anonymous says
I am so sorry for your loss. May memories ease your pain.
Tammy Vallone Seaberg
Bill Richardson says
Rick and Family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Carol was a dynamo of activity and ideas .An energetic person with a great laugh! I worked with her when she was Chair of the Republican Party of Dane County (RPDC) and for years afterwards. I got to know Rick as the quiet, but friendly and competent guy who managed to get scores of people on and off his boat safely during the annual Summer Picnics of the RPDC and the guy who did the BBQ duties for many of the RPDC meet ups and celebrations.(Rick, if you need some help getting around, don’t forget I live basically across the street from you- Just below Chalmers Jewelers store.) R.I.P. Carol
Pam and Scott Goodsell & Family says
Barb and Rick, Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to your family. Hopefully your fond memories of her will give you comfort through this difficult time.
Dear Carol, Rest In Peace.
Mary Albedyll says
My condolences to Rick and the McNeill and Skorupan families. Carol was an awesome lady & friend — whether we were discussing financial planning or politics, planning parties or golfing together. She’ll be missed so much!
Mary Quartuccio ( cousin in Madison) says
Condolences to Carol’s family: Carol’s grandfather, Frank, and my grandmother, Clara, were siblings and I remember Carol and Barbara, as young girls, coming with their parents to visit us on our farm, outside Mineral Point. I stayed in touch with Cousin Dorothy, after my mom passed. I think Richard and Carol stopped in MP to visit my mom, at least once. I was so sorry to read of her death and wanted to let you know
John Reinemann says
Carol was a treasure. I worked with her in politics and in personal finance. She was very knowledgeable, very skilled, very hard-working, and very practical. Everything she touched was better off. Her efforts to include my apolitical late-in-my-life wife at events were much appreciated, even if successful only occasionally 🙂 Blessings and best wishes to Rick and to all Carol’s family and friends.
J. Flowers says
Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m looking forward to seeing God’s promise fulfilled at Revelation 21:4 where it says sickness, pain and death will be no more. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.
Kyle Zemp says
So very sorry for the loss of your sister. Prior mention of Carol’s laugh is so very true. Hadn’t seen Carol since college age but can still hear that great laugh! Once again, my deepest sympathy to you all.
Robin Nelson Lindbloom says
Just heard about Carol. So sorry for your loss
Jo Ann Ward says
Rick, I was reaching out to you on behalf of WACVB and found this. My heart is heavy. So very sorry for your loss.
Duke Schaub says
My sincere condolences to Rick, Barb, and Family.