Grant James Makovec Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Grant James Makovec (Madison, Wisconsin), who passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 12, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his parents, David Makovec and Jen O'Leary; his brother Emmett; his pet Sir Reginald Bananas; his grandparents, Dennie O'Leary, Fred Heisler, Barbara and Scoop Makovec; his aunts and uncles, Vicki Whildin (John), Maggie Wojcik (Matt), Megan O'Leary, Shannon O'Leary (Steve Jackson), Katy O'Leary (Ryan Lynes), Claire O'Leary (Paul Pickens), Paul Makovec (Bree) and Josh Johnson; and his cousins, Liam, Evan, Julia, Morgan, Erin, Ben, Madelyn, Andy, Jack, Henry, Grace, Trace, Ripley, Sylvan, Colby, Tess, Logan and Will.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Cress Funeral Home (3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please plant a tree in Grant's honor or make a donation to: Dane County Humane Society (https://www.giveshelter.org), Badger Bots, or Friends of the Boundary Waters.
