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.
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.
