Ila Mae Roback, 98, of Bloomington, formerly of Pt. St. Lucie, FL, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Martin Health Center, in Bloomington, IL.
Ila was born July 7, 1926, in Flint, Michigan, to Carl and Mary (Merrill) Cooper. She married the love of her life Wilson Ben “Casey” Roback on June 23, 1952 in Adrian, Michigan. He passed away January 21, 2002.
She is survived by her two daughters, Vicki Horton of Bloomington and Cassandra “Kasi” (Larry) Nelson of Lincoln, IL; four grandchildren, Kellee (Bill) Nelson-Croke of Towanda, Diane Horton-Davison of Bloomington, Todd Horton of Tucson, AZ and Jeff (Sheila) Nelson of Lincoln, IL; 8 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by East Lawn Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.eastlawnmemorial.com.