Sarah M Knoche

Sarah M Knoche

May 17, 1930 - June 08, 2023

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MADISON - Sarah (Caruso) Knoche, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was born on May 17, 1930, to Carlo and Mary (D’Angelo) Caruso. Sarah grew up in the Greenbush Neighborhood and graduated from West High School in 1948.


Sarah was an Avon lady for 45 plus years. She was extremely good at the “up” sale and was top in sales for many of those years in her district. She also catered many functions, weddings, funerals, anniversaries and more. Sarah enjoyed gambling and made numerous trips to Las Vegas with her husband, Jerry. She also enjoyed time at Ho Chunk, where many knew and loved her.


Sarah was a devoted wife and mother, the holidays she hosted for her young grandchildren were second to none. She was spunky, she spoke her mind as most Italian women do, she didn’t speak Italian, but she did know some swear words and used them on occasion.


Sarah is survived by her children, Steve (Steph) Knoche, Nancy Lehr (friend, Rick Boyd) and Dave (Linda) Knoche; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a very special close niece, Mary Esther (Oimoen) Katic, who was invaluable to us and Sarah, especially in the last week, often taking the third shift so she was not left alone in her final days. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry, of 48 years; her son-in-law, Rob Lehr; her parents, Carlo and Mary; and her six siblings.


The family would like to thank Waunakee Manor for caring for Sarah over the last few years, and to the Agrace HospiceCare team for the care, compassion, respect and sincerity they showed Sarah and all of us her last week of life.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUANIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday, with a luncheon to follow.


Memorial donations are suggested to Agrace HospiceCare at Agrace.org. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson West

Funeral & Cremation Care

7435 University Ave.

(608) 831-6761

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Visitation
Thu Jun 15, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church • 602 Everglade Dr., Madison, WI 53717
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Mass of Christian Burial
Thu Jun 15, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church • 602 Everglade Dr., Madison, WI 53717
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Luncheon After Service
Thu Jun 15, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church • 602 Everglade Dr., Madison, WI 53717
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Graveside Service
Thu Jun 15, 2023 @ 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Resurrection Cemetery • 2705 Regent St., Madison, WI 53705
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Ginny Knoche Piette
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MY condolences to all the Family! My Sister-in-law, Marilyn Knoche, emailed me the obituary. Miss all the Knoche cousins, not many of us left! I always enjoyed Sarah! Prayers and thoughts are with you all! Sincerely, Ginny Knoche Piette.
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Marian Steele
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My sympathy and prayers to the family, My husband and I lived across the hall from Sarah at All Saints for a few years. She kept us going. Marian Steele
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David Ludwig
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Our condolences to the whole family. Sarah did an extraordinary job catering our wedding, 45 years ago. David and Nancy Ludwig
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CeCe Amato Wells
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My sincere sympathies. Our family just loved Sarah. She and my mother lived in the same assisted living facilities. They had a lot of fun together. As I recall, they both loved to go to the casino. Your mom is gone but not forgotten.
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Carol Menz
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Spunky is right!! I can still hear her at Barb Johnson's 'Hen Parties!' Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Carol Menz
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Sharon Morgan
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Nancy, Steve and Dave. My condolences to you and your families on behalf of the Morgan family. Sarah visited our grocery store many times years ago when Marge and Vern had the Midvale IGA. I remember attending some grocers function with Sarah, Jerry Nancy and Rob, Steve and Mary. Dave I remember other vendors complaining that my dad would let you put up a display anytime in the store. I saw Sarah at Waunakee Manor when my mom was there. I spoke to her but was not sure she remembered who I was. May she rest in peace. If there is Avon in Heaven I'm sure she will be the top seller there too.

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