Donna M. Shakstad Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donna M. Shakstad of Madison, Wisconsin, who passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna M. Shakstad to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Glenn Phippen and Henrietta Phippen (Adler); her husband James Shakstad; her brother Glenn Phippen; and her sons-in-law, Scott Stroede and Tom Lottes.
She is survived by: her daughters, Karen Leighton (Duane), Linda Thompson (Robert) and Becky Lottes; her grandchildren, Samantha Percy (James), Bailey Lottes (Elliot Jezo-Sywulka) and Brett Lottes (Keely Frankwicz); her stepgrandchildren, Kristie Derra, Charitie Gannon and Tigger Stroede; her great grandchildren, Jakob, Lucy Percy and Teddy Jezo-Sywulka; and her sister-in-law Gail Phippen. She is also survived by many step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the St. Dennis Church (505 Dempsey Rd, Madison, WI 53714). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 26th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the Resurrection Cemetery (2705 Regent St, Madison, WI 53705).
