Ila Mae Nerness Obituary
In loving memory of Ila Mae Nerness (Ames, Iowa), who departed this world on October 17, 2025 at the age of 97. Ila leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ila Mae Nerness to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Bailey and Christina Bailey (Link); her husband Glen Nerness of Kelley; her sister Doris Bayer of Michigan; her daughter Jennifer Whipp; and her son-in-law Shad of Ames, Iowa..
She is survived by: her children, John (Claudia) of Los Gatos, CA and Rebecca Bell-Connors (Patrick) of Malvern, IA; her grandchildren, Jacob Bell (Rachel) of Tabor and Barbara Nerness of Los Gatos, CA; and her great grandchildren, Nathan, Megan and Caitlin Bell. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church (610 15th St, Ames, IA 50010). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church Pre-school or St. Paul Lutheran Church Repair Fund, located at 610 15th Street.
