Arlene D. Monson, age 91, of Kenosha, passed away on December 10, 2022.

Arlene was born on March 20, 1931 in Racine, WI, the daughter of the late Trifon and Albina (nee: Drozd) Zalepa. She was a proud 1949 graduate of Washington Park High School in Racine, WI.  On July 3, 1954, she was united in marriage to Kenneth O. Monson at Holy Name Catholic Church, Racine, WI.  Sadly, he preceded her in death in November 1996.

Arlene worked as an Administrative Assistant starting with the UW Kenosha Extension and retiring in 1989 from the University of WI Parkside following many years of devoted service.

Arlene was a lifelong cat lover (Skeeter, Misty, Rosie, and Peaches); a devoted Green Bay Packer fan; famous for her homemade fudge, Christmas cookies, and holiday dinners she prepared well into her 80's.  She enjoyed reading and listening to Neil Diamond. Arlene was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Kenosha, WI, and the Kenosha Senior Center, enjoying many years of activities.

Survivors include her three children, Jeanine (Terry) Weygant, Laura (Robert) Wieske, and Kenneth (Trudy) Monson; her grandchildren, Kim (Greg) Emmrich, Kaitlin (Jeff) Miller, Lindsey (Sam) Stefanski, Ken Monson, Josh (Jessica) Monson, and Ashley (Alan) Rahlf; her great grandchildren, Anya, Chenoa, Spencer, Fallon, Alivia, Ellie, Melanie, Veda, Aaron, and Finn.  She is also survived by her niece and Godchild, Darlene Schultz.

Along with her parents and husband, Arlene was preceded in death by her two sisters and brothers in law, Rose (Norbert) Willger, and Lorraine (Robert) Stram.

In accordance with Arlene's wishes, her funeral services were held privately with interment following in St. George Cemetery, Kenosha, WI. Her family would like to thank Hospice for the wonderful attention and great care given to our mother at her most difficult time.