Ilene D. Hays

 URBANA — Ilene D. Hays, 91, of Clinton, formerly of Urbana, passed away at 10 p.m. Oct. 19, 2023, at Manor Court in Clinton, surrounded by her family.

She was born in St. Joseph, on June 14, 1932, the daughter of Raymond & Faye Blaker. She married Ronald J. Hays on Sept. 2, 1949, in Urbana. Ron passed away on Sept. 9, 2011.

Ilene is survived by her daughter, Ronna Simmons of Decatur; son, Donald (Marsha) Hays of Fisher; three grandchildren, Darci Grenko, Kaden and Cole Hays; and a great-grandchild, Kelsey Grenko.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ronald, and son-in-law Bob Simmons.

Ilene graduated from St. Joseph-Ogden High School. She was an owner- operator, along with her husband, of Ron’s mower shop in Urbana. She was a member of Land of Lincoln Chihuahua Club and Chihuahua Club of America.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview. Hank Sanford will be officiating.

Condolences may be made at www.renner- wikoffchapel.com.

News-Gazette 10/22/2023