Ethel Wilke Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ethel Wilke of Belleville, Illinois, who passed away on March 7, 2025 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ethel Wilke to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Wesley Wilke; her son Robert Wilke; her parents, John L. (Lillian) and Wiesen; her brother John H. Wiesen (Judy); and her granddaughter-in-law Debra Benavidez.
She is survived by: her children, Linda Bertelsman (Fred Jr.), Cheryl Benavidez, Kathy Ridenour (William), Michael Wilke (Margie Wheat) and David Wilke; and her grandchildren, Jason Benavidez, Joshua Benavidez, Timothy Ridenour, Tobe Licker and Sarah Wilke (Brian Roberson). She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a nephew.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
