Ilene Barbara Raphael Obituary
In loving memory of Ilene Barbara Raphael (Springfield, Missouri), who departed this world on November 15, 2025 at the age of 80. Ilene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Ilene shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Ilene farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Julius Grote and Leah Grote. She is survived by: her husband Donald; her sons, Steven (Shawna) and Jason (Shelllie); her grandchildren, Lucy, Julian, Scarlett and Millie; and her sister Carolyn (Ray).
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Temple Israel Cemetery (1550 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804).
In lieu of flowers, Ilene would have liked donations to be made to the Temple Israel Rabbi's Discretionary Fund.
