Honoring Legacy with Street Signs | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee County pays tribute to two pillars of the community with new honorary street signs honoring Reverend Doctor Lovell Johnson Senior and William R. Stark, unveiled on August 16, 2026, near West Atkinson Ave and North 16th Street. Family members, including Lovell Johnson Jr., a deputy district attorney, and Muriel Eckert Johnson, shared heartfelt reflections during the ceremony, which also featured a memorial table with photos of Reverend Johnson and his wife, Marguerite DeSleet-Johnson. The signs stand as a powerful symbol of lasting legacy, celebrating their profound impact on St. Mark AME Church and the broader Milwaukee neighborhood. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ebc3133b2b1c5554