IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Tina
Steffen
February 25, 1961 – August 25, 2025
Obituary
Tina L. (Makurat) Steffen, age 64, unexpectedly passed away with family by her side on August 25, 2025. She was born to parents, Norbert and Doris (Donner) Makurat, on February 25, 1961, in Wisconsin.
She graduated from Greenfield High School and while on break, she met the love of her life, Gary Steffen. She continued her education and earned a bachelor's degree in science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. On August 26, 1992, Tina and Gary married. Together, they raised two children.
In her free time, she liked to crochet Afghans, baby clothing and gifts for family and friends. She was also an avid reader. In her younger years, her and Gary traveled to Yellowstone, the Badlands and took many camping trips. Tina liked to collect all things that had to do with turtles. She will be remembered for being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
She is survived by her husband of just shy of 33 years, Gary Steffen; children, Stephanie (Greg) Fulks and Arthur Steffen; grandchildren, Sienna and Channing; siblings, Sue (Wayne) Chase, Cheri Makurat and Michael (Peggy) Makurat; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She is further survived by her faithful K9 companion, Thena.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Norbert and Doris (Donner) Makurat; and sisters, Lori Makurat and Jo Schilz.
Per her wishes, no formal services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to https://www.myotonic.org/ in her honor.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and support staff at Aurora Hospital- Oshkosh, for all of their care.
She graduated from Greenfield High School and while on break, she met the love of her life, Gary Steffen. She continued her education and earned a bachelor's degree in science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. On August 26, 1992, Tina and Gary married. Together, they raised two children.
In her free time, she liked to crochet Afghans, baby clothing and gifts for family and friends. She was also an avid reader. In her younger years, her and Gary traveled to Yellowstone, the Badlands and took many camping trips. Tina liked to collect all things that had to do with turtles. She will be remembered for being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
She is survived by her husband of just shy of 33 years, Gary Steffen; children, Stephanie (Greg) Fulks and Arthur Steffen; grandchildren, Sienna and Channing; siblings, Sue (Wayne) Chase, Cheri Makurat and Michael (Peggy) Makurat; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She is further survived by her faithful K9 companion, Thena.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Norbert and Doris (Donner) Makurat; and sisters, Lori Makurat and Jo Schilz.
Per her wishes, no formal services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to https://www.myotonic.org/ in her honor.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and support staff at Aurora Hospital- Oshkosh, for all of their care.
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