Obituary for Lisa Young-Borkowski
Lisa Young-Borkowski, passed away on April 7, 2021 age 69, as a result of a motor vehicle
accident. She was born in Neenah Wisconsin to the late Cyril and Mary Lou Young. She
earned her Nursing degree from UW Eau Claire and MSN from Marquette University.
Lisa had a fulfilling nursing career in direct patient care, supervisory roles and medical
research and publications at hospitals and medical centers across the country and in the
Milwaukee area. As a Research Nurse, Lisa was at the front line of difficult decisions with
patients and families. She took this responsibility on with incredible dedication and
compassion. She was instrumental in the coordination of important clinical research that
changed care for children with heart disease. She volunteered at Camp Odayin, a summer
residential camp for children with cardiovascular and cardiac disease.
In her second career as a facilitator at a local photography group. Lisa was known as a good
person with a beautiful and caring heart. She was always "ready to go" and willing to jump in to
help at any time on any assignment.
Lisa is survived by her beloved husband Robert Borkowski; siblings: Mark (Joann) Young, Scott
Young, Sara Young Spoerl, Beth (Ted) Young VerKuilen, many nieces and nephews along with
other family and friends.
Lisa gave the gift of vision with a corneal donation to the Lion’s Eye Bank of Wisconsin in
honor of her father, who suffered from corneal eye disease. The family would like to thank the
staff at UW Madison Hospital and Clinics along with the first responders who valiantly cared for
Lisa.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Lisa’s memory by making a donation to the
Lion’s Eye Bank of Wisconsin, 5003 Tradewinds Pkwy, Madison, Wisconsin 53718. Phone:
877-233-2354 or the Herma Heart Institute at Children’s Wisconsin,
https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/herma-heart.
Lisa's Celebration of Life will occur at the Town of Grand Chute Community Center, 1850
West Grand Chute Boulevard, Grand Chute, Wisconsin 54913 on Saturday, April 24 at 1:00
pm. The family will be following the Town of Grand Chute's Covid protocols.
accident. She was born in Neenah Wisconsin to the late Cyril and Mary Lou Young. She
earned her Nursing degree from UW Eau Claire and MSN from Marquette University.
Lisa had a fulfilling nursing career in direct patient care, supervisory roles and medical
research and publications at hospitals and medical centers across the country and in the
Milwaukee area. As a Research Nurse, Lisa was at the front line of difficult decisions with
patients and families. She took this responsibility on with incredible dedication and
compassion. She was instrumental in the coordination of important clinical research that
changed care for children with heart disease. She volunteered at Camp Odayin, a summer
residential camp for children with cardiovascular and cardiac disease.
In her second career as a facilitator at a local photography group. Lisa was known as a good
person with a beautiful and caring heart. She was always "ready to go" and willing to jump in to
help at any time on any assignment.
Lisa is survived by her beloved husband Robert Borkowski; siblings: Mark (Joann) Young, Scott
Young, Sara Young Spoerl, Beth (Ted) Young VerKuilen, many nieces and nephews along with
other family and friends.
Lisa gave the gift of vision with a corneal donation to the Lion’s Eye Bank of Wisconsin in
honor of her father, who suffered from corneal eye disease. The family would like to thank the
staff at UW Madison Hospital and Clinics along with the first responders who valiantly cared for
Lisa.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Lisa’s memory by making a donation to the
Lion’s Eye Bank of Wisconsin, 5003 Tradewinds Pkwy, Madison, Wisconsin 53718. Phone:
877-233-2354 or the Herma Heart Institute at Children’s Wisconsin,
https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/herma-heart.
Lisa's Celebration of Life will occur at the Town of Grand Chute Community Center, 1850
West Grand Chute Boulevard, Grand Chute, Wisconsin 54913 on Saturday, April 24 at 1:00
pm. The family will be following the Town of Grand Chute's Covid protocols.