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Diane Althaus Obituary
July 17, 1956 - January 17, 2026
Diane Marie Althaus, 69, of Madison, Wis., passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wis., with her loving husband, Scott, by her side. Her daughters, Laura and Catherine, had spent the evening with them, sharing love and joyful memories together.
Visitation is on Wednesday, February 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road. Visitation will continue on Thursday, February 5, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 401 S. Owen, followed by an 11 a.m. funeral Mass. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.cressfuneralservice.com.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Services
3610 Speedway Rd., Madison, Wis.
608-238-3434
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Taylor Newell-Smith
February 15, 2026
Catherine, I´m very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Thinking of you and Laura. <3
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January 24, 2026
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