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Laura Rettke

1957 - 2025

Laura Rettke obituary, 1957-2025, Madison, WI

BORN

1957

DIED

2025

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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Sun Prairie

1310 Emerald Terrace

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Laura Rettke Obituary

Laura Rettke

December 25, 1957 - April 28, 2025

With family at her side, Laura Maureen Rettke, 67, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, while under hospice care at UW Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Cress Sun Prairie. For more information and to leave online condolences or memories, please visit www.cressfuneralservice.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at UW Hospital, Floor B6/6, for their superb care of Laura and her family.

Cress Funeral Service

1310 Emerald Terrace

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

608-837-9054
Published by Madison.com on May 4, 2025.

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Larry Reeve

May 10, 2025

Terry, Bob and I just found out about the passing of you wonderful wife. We always enjoyed taking to her and seeing her great smile. She was a great neighbor here at Hawks and will be missed. You have our deepest sympathy and condolence.

The Staff of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

May 3, 2025

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