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Joanna B. Ruchala, age 53, passed away surrounded by her family March 25, 2026. She was born March 13, 1973 the daughter of Jerome and Bonny Randall in Milwaukee. Joanna married Kenneth Ruchala January 13, 1996 in Milwaukee. She graduated from Miami University and later received her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Joanna and Kenneth have lived in Madison for 31 years, where Joanna was a dedicated and valued Physician for UW Health. She enjoyed playing tennis, travel, and biking, most of all she loved and cherished spending time with her family, and thrifting with her daughter.

Joanna is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ruchala, her cherished children, Colin, Miles, and Allison, parents Jerome and Bonny Randall, and her brother Charles Randall and his wife, Debra.

A private family service will be held at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

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I am still stunned by Dr Ruchala's passing.  She was my primary care physician for many years and was an outstanding do…
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