MADISON - Diane K. Ryan, age 61, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1964, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Vincent and Doris Ryan.

Diane graduated from La Follette High School in 1982. She received an associate degree in travel and recreation from Madison Area Technical College in 1984. Diane was passionate about working in the travel industry and worked as a corporate travel manager for FAC Services for 23 years.

Diane shared and nurtured her faith as an active member and faith group participant at St. Dennis Parish. She was a dedicated fan of all the Wisconsin sports teams. Diane and John traveled to cheer on the Badgers at the Big 10 Basketball tournament and she enjoyed traveling with her family to destinations throughout the United States and Ireland. She looked forward to the holiday season and the joy of watching Hallmark Christmas movies or cooking shows on the Food Network.

Diane is survived by her children, Lindsey Jo (Patrick Schendel) Ryan and Jacob Ryan; significant other, John Chudy; sisters, Lynn (Paul) Basler, Joan (Tom) Dollak and Cheryl (Gregg) Vosswinkel; nephews, Matthew Basler, Adam (Brittney) Basler, Gerhard (Megan) Vosswinkel and Ryan (Kaelyn) Dollak; nieces, Emilie (Bill) Thompson and Kayla (Michael) Rosquist; great-nieces, Zoee Basler, Leila Thompson, Heidi Vosswinkel; great-nephews, Logan Basler and Jameson Rosquist; and many other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Doris Ryan.

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 Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with Father Gary Krahenbuhl presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Badger Honor Flight or St. Dennis Church (Madison) in Diane’s name.

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

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Diane K Ryan

October 15, 1964 - November 23, 2025

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