Jane (Kalton) DiCristina

Jane (Kalton) DiCristina, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026, at All Saints Assisted Living in Madison, Wisconsin with family by her side.

Jane was born on October 3, 1936, in Milwaukee to Don and Cecil Kalton. She grew up in Milwaukee and later Wauwatosa, graduating from Pius High School in 1954. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Edgewood College in Madison and went on to teach elementary school at Huegel.

Jane met John DiCristina on a blind date, and they married in 1973. With the birth of their son, Anthony “Tony”, in 1974, and daughter, Katherine “Katie”, in 1975, Jane devoted herself to raising her family. After their children began school, Jane returned to Edgewood College and earned a Master of Arts in Religious Studies, after which she accepted a position as Director of Religious Education at Our Lady Queen of Peace, where the family were parishioners.

Jane is survived by her son, Anthony DiCristina; daughter Katherine DiCristina; brother, Michael (Margaret) Kalton; sister, Marcy (Jim) Jennings; grandchildren Addison and Joseph; and many nieces, nephews and caring friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents, Don and Cecil Kalton; and her sister, Judy (Dan) Hinkes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 South Owen Dr. Madison, WI 53705, with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of the Mass.

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