Sally M. O'Malley

Sally M. O'Malley

November 21, 1929 - May 14, 2025

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MADISON - Sally Marie O'Malley, age 95, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on November 21, 1929, in Waunakee, the daughter of Christ and Irene (Statz) Ripp.


Sally graduated from Waunakee High School in 1948 and was class valedictorian.  She married Donald O'Malley on July 12, 1952, in Waunakee. She worked as an administrative assistant for American Family Insurance, retiring in 1992.


Sally loved to attend all of her kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events throughout the years and enjoyed following all Wisconsin sports. Most of all, she cherished spending time with her family. As a faithful member of St. Bernard Cathedral Church, she affected so many by the various roles to which she volunteered her time and love of her faith.


Sally is survived by her five daughters, Mary Digney, Peggy (Pam Rennick) O'Malley, Nancy (Charles) Ketterhagen, Jackie (Dan) Bailey and Karen (Larry) Crowley; two sons, Patrick (Maggie) O'Malley and Michael (Susan) O'Malley; four sisters, Jeanette Dorman, Anita (Phil) Garcia, Maxine Wilson and Edna (Chad) Resari; brother, Leon (Mary) Ripp; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald O'Malley; brothers, Jerome, Edwin, Thomas and Walter Ripp; sisters, Arlene Schmitz, Irene Rose and Doris Carey; and infant son, James O'Malley.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at QUEEN OF APOSTLES PARISH, ST. DENNIS CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, with Father Michael Radowicz presiding. Burial will take place at St. John's Cemetery in Waunakee. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday.
 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Bernard Cathedral Church, Madison.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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A Memorial Tree was planted for Sally M. O'Malley
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Linda Kellogg
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Karen and family. Sorry for your loss of mom. We are thinking of you Ken and Linda Kellogg
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Gerianne Nehls
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Sally is so special. I met her at St Bernard where she helped many learn about the church. She always prayed for the Packers. I think she had a green and gold rosary. Rest in Peace Sally. Prayers for the family who are her great legacy!
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Much love from The Chicago Wilson Family (Thad, Megan, Maddie & Will) & The Columbus Wilson Family (Reid, Kate, Haley, Olivia & Liam)
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Ron Eith
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Loved Ones of Sally - Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Sally was one of the notable and memorable people I met when I celebrated Masses in the Eastside Madison churches after I retired from parish administration. It was a blessing to have met her. She and you are being remembered in my Masses and other prayers. In sympathy and prayer, Fr. Ray Dischler
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Lisa Zoet
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What an amazing Woman! Our daughters played for Sally’s daughter, Karen through out St. Joseph’s and HS. Sally was at many of our games, and she became known as “Grandma Sally” to all the girls. They loved her quiet presence, but most of all, her holy blessings before every game she ever attended. Catholic or not, they were all blessed by Sally. I believe the girls felt they had an edge in every game because of that Blessing. I believe Sally thought the same. May you rest in peace sweet Sally. ~ The Zoet’s 💞🙏🏻💞

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