Ilene Oveida (Olson) Heij Obituary
The passing of Ilene Oveida (Olson) Heij (La Crosse, Wisconsin) occurred on July 4, 2026. Ilene, born on January 22, 1925, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ilene Oveida (Olson) Heij to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oluf Olson and Ida Olson (Johnson); her husband Clifford Carlton Heij (Navy Vet) of Brainard, Minn.; and her siblings, Clara Busse, Cora Schroeder, Leonard Olson, Clarence Olson, Esther Dahlby (Molly), Thelma Richardson, James Olson (Jimmy) and Robert Olson (Bobo).
She is survived by: her daughter Susan Milisch (Tom Jones) of La Crosse; her grandchildren, Paul Milisch (Liz) of Madison, Gretchen Clements of La Crosse, Sonja Kort (David) of Columbia and Heidi Kort (Brian) of Clermont, Fla.; her great grandchildren, Sunny Milisch, Lola Clements, Deegan Clements, Ethan Santiago, Zachary Padiha, Madison Kort, Lyla Kort, Gracie Kort and Jacob Kort; and her pet Pungel II. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Coulee Region Humane Society - 911 Critter Ct., Onalaska, Wis., 54650 https://couleehumane.betterworld.org "Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.".
