Ila Jean L. Billips

Ila Jean L. Billips 84, of DeKalb died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL.  She was born on March 23, 1937, in Cuba City, WI and was the daughter of William and Hettie (Hornbeck) Olson.

Ila Jean graduated from Cuba City High School in 1955 and attended Kishwaukee College in Horticulture.  She married Burley O. Billips on November 16, 1955, in Rockford, IL and he preceded her in death on January 22, 2013.  Ila Jean worked for Richardson's in DeKalb, Turner Brass in Sycamore and was an Avon Saleswoman for years.  She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in DeKalb.

Ila Jean enjoyed bingo, flower gardening, crocheting, needlepointing, playing on her computer and Facebook.

Survivors include children William (June) Billips of DeKalb, Dale (Diane) Billips of DeKalb, Tonya (Matt) Sheehan of DeKalb and Corey (Becky) Billips of Cortland.  Grandchildren; Jessica (Michael) Carlson, Joshua (Nicole) Billips, Michael Billips, Nicole (Ben) Hooper, Natalie Sheehan, Peyton Billips, Bethany Billips, and Jaxon Billips.  Great grandchildren; Madison Ricke, Joslynn Michels, Riley Wendt, Brooklynn Billips, and Rilynn Billips and a great-great grandchild; Troy Hinkle.  Sister; Carol Martin and Brother; Bernard Olson and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Burley, grandson; Troy Hinkle, sisters; Helen Krepfle, Kathleen Russell, Melvina Thormann, and brothers; Lyle, Clarence, and Robert.

Open visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 11:00am-12:00pm at Finch Funeral Home with burial immediately following at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.  Masks will be required at the visitation.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.