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Kaylene Christnovich
Kaylene Christnovich
Madison, WI
Kaylene Reilly Christnovich, a beloved soul whose light shone brightly in the lives of many, passed away surrounded by her family on June 25, 2025, at the age of 42, after a brief battle with cancer.
Kaylene leaves behind her devoted husband, Cory; and her cherished children, Peter and Claire. She is also survived by her mother, Mona Reilly; her siblings, Mark (Carrie) Reilly, Robert Reilly, Mary (Brent) Hoefling and Kerry (Joel) Peyton; as well as in-laws, Robert and Judy Christnovich, Adam (Amy) Christnovich and Brian (Taylor) Christnovich; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial to honor Kaylene's life will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, WI, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday. As we gather to remember her, we hold onto the memories of her laughter, kindness, and the joy she brought into our lives.
For more information and online condolences, please visit www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave. Middleton, WI (608) 831-6761
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