Lynne Margaret Faulkner, age 70, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 in Madison, WI. 


Lynne was born on November 21, 1952, in North Platte, Nebraska; the daughter of Claude and Dorothy (Konen) Faulkner and the fifth of seven siblings. 


After graduating in 1971 from St. Patrick High School of North Platte, NE, Lynne went on to study Art and Education from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, graduating in 1988. Lynne had a dedicated career as an art teacher for Lincoln Public Schools before retiring in 2017.

Lynne, also lovingly called “Oma”, was a vibrant and pivotal person to so, so many people. Lynne’s caring intuition and attention to life’s smallest (or largest) wonderments defined her personality. Lynne's magical way of experiencing the world is a gift she shared generously to all living beings through laughter, stories, music, art, and curiosity. Her love was boundless and has been rooted deeply in us; throughout her communities, throughout her family, and, like she taught us, everywhere.


Lynne is survived by her son, Kristoffer "Kris" Bohling; daughter-in-law, Thy Tran; daughter, Emily Timmons; five grandchildren, Myla, Hana, Ivan, Aubree and Thea; and brothers, Claude Jr., Phil, Tom, Dan, Steve and Doug Faulkner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Dorothy Faulkner.


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Join us for an outdoor walk in honor of Lynne through the Aldo Leopold Nature Center after the service.

Note from the family: Plans for an additional memorial service to be held in Lincoln, Nebraska are being formed as arrangements continue to be made. Updates will be announced via the website above.

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