Ila J. Retallick

Ila J. Retallick, age 83, of Beetown, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on May 26, 1927, the daughter of Arnold and Lela (Myers) Traupe. Ila graduated from Cassville High School in 1945. She married Francis L. Retallick on June 22, 1950, at the  Beetown United Methodist Church. They were blessed with three children: Steven, Kevin and Pamela. Together they farmed on the family farm in Glen Haven Township until their retirement in 1983, when they moved to Beetown. Ila continued to work in the dietary department at Orchard Manor Nursing Home for several years. Ila was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend to all. She was an excellent cook, candy maker, baker, and always had cookies on hand for anyone that may stop in. Ila also loved to play cards for quarters.

Survivors include her three children: Steven Retallick, Cassville; Kevin (Keri) Retallick, Glen Haven; Pamela Hobson, Richland Center; ten grandchildren: Michael (Dawn) Retallick, Steven Retallick, Renee (Chad) Wehrle, Sarah (Kevin) McCartney, and Ben (Sadie) Retallick; Keela, Kelsi, and Kelli Retallick; Annie (Brad) Lisowski and Aaron Hobson; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Una Faye Gotzinger, Potosi; sister-in-law, Clara Traupe, KY; along with nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Ila was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Francis, her brother, Norman "Dale" Traupe and a brother-in-law, David Gotzinger.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 25, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the Beetown United Methodist Church with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Burial was in Dodge Cemetery, Beetown Township. Family and friends called on Sunday, October 25, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster and from 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Monday at the church.