Judith Ann Reuter

Judith Ann Reuter

1946-2026

Judith Reuter, 79, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at her home in Pleasant Prairie, surrounded by her loving family after a year-long battle with ovarian cancer.

Judy was born on October 6, 1946, in Kenosha, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Jakubowicz) Laba. She was educated in the schools of Kenosha graduating from Bradford High School. Judith married Steven Reuter on May 23, 1970, in Kenosha and celebrated her honeymoon with a circle tour of the great lakes. She retired from IRIS USA as a human resources associate after many years of service. Her hobbies included watching Hallmark movies, spending summers at her lake home near the boundary waters canoe area, watching her grandchildren play sports, reading, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family, especially with her grandchildren.

Judy is survived by her children, Jason (Heather) Reuter of Kenosha, Mike Reuter of Ely, MN; grandchildren Kaela and Blake Reuter; brothers, Joseph (Char) Laba of Kenosha, William Laba of Kenosha; sister, Joan Zavasky of Kenosha; sister-in-law, Karen Strangberg of Kenosha; brother-in-law Jerry Reuter; and God child Jackie (Guy) Dayen. Judy was preceded in death by her husband Steve, her parents, her brothers Dick Laba and Tom Laba, her brother-in-law Joe Zavasky, and sister-in-law Karen Reuter.

In place of a traditional funeral service, a private dinner for immediate family will be held in August in remembrance of Judy. in lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to be made in Judy’s name to the Hospice Alliance of Kenosha who supported both Judy and her husband Steve during their transition to eternal life. www.hospicealliance.org/support-us

Kenosha Funeral Services & Crematory

8226-Sheridan Rd.

Kenosha, WI 53143

(262) 652-1943

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