Ila Grace Wangsness Obituary
The family of Ila Grace Wangsness of Allison, Iowa announces her passing on June 23, 2026. Ila, born on August 14, 1932, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ila Grace Wangsness to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Halvorson and Inez Halvorson (Strom); her husband Ken Wangsness; her siblings, Ilene Bernhardt and Hans Halvorson; her son-in-law Harlan Steere; and her grandson Brock Steere.
She is survived by: her children, Deb Steere, Gary Wangsness, Rod Wangsness (Stacy) and Rick Wangsness (Kelli); her grandchildren, Renee Salge, Brett Steere, Jill Lamborn, Tracy Kruse, Dave Wangsness, Travis Wangsness, Kiley Shear, Nick Wangsness, Cody Wangsness, Tanner Wangsness and Trevor Wangsness; her stepsister Lorna Neil; and her sisters-in-law, Joanne Egge, Georgia Snyder, Norma Wangsness and Sharon Wangsness. She is also survived by 29 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
