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Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Julie Sally Diane Chris & Lisa
February 26, 2025 | Chandler, AZ
Photo courtesy of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Madison West
Madison, Wisconsin
Aug 23, 1937 – Dec 3, 2024
Ruth Ellen (Olson) Apps, age 87 of Madison, peacefully passed away at home after a long illness. In a family of writers and artists, from photographers to musicians and actors, we struggle to find a way to truly summarize all that was Ruthie Apps. Three words stand out: Family, friends, and...
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Julie Sally Diane Chris & Lisa
February 26, 2025 | Chandler, AZ
I married Dave Olson in 1983 and that was when I first met Ruthie and Jerry Apps. Ruthies brother Clarence and wife, Louise lived right down the street from Ruthie and Jerry on Togstad Glen. We visited Madison many times over the past 40+ years. We have many fond memories of walking down Togstad Glen to Ruthie and Jerrys for Coffee, sweets and wonderful conversations. Our children and oldest grandson, have many fond memories of those visits and meals shared between us at the Apps house. We...
Elizabeth Olson
December 28, 2024 | Family
My mom Cleo LOFTSGORDON loved Ruth's homemade jelly...my Condolences and Prayers I must have missed the bells ringing....Cause heaven gained An Angel named Ruth
Debby LOFTSGORDON
December 19, 2024 | Friend
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
December 18, 2024 | Madison, WI
Ivory Elegance Floral Basket
Robb, Jackie and Family
December 17, 2024
I was one of those lucky grad students who got to experience the warmth of the household created by Ruth and Jerry. It was always very special to visit with them both.
Robert Domaingue
December 11, 2024 | School
May fond memories of Ruth sustain you and family now and in the future.
Peg Thomas
December 09, 2024 | Work
Thanks for all you and Jerry have done. Bob and Kathy Serrahn, Sun Prairie
Bob and Kathy Serrahn
December 09, 2024 | Friend
Even though I didn´t know Ruth it sounds like she was a special person. May your memories, traditions, treasured gifts she created with love and love for her make this difficult time a little more bearable! Thinking of you and your family.
Mary Brintnall-Peterson
December 09, 2024 | Other