Funeral services for Ilene will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held one-hour prior to the start of services. Memorials in Ilene’s name may be made to Iowa River Hospice or to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Those left to remember and cherish her memory are her children: Jayne Farfan, of Toledo, Lisa Pieters, of Le Grand, Kris (Don) McClenathan, of Toledo, John (Missy) Pieters, of Laurel, Debra Pieters, of Le Grand, and Lori (Todd) Egleston, of Le Grand; her 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, her brother Fred (Nancy) Sanders; along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.