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Ilona Marie Harden

Jan 7, 1946 – Oct 27, 2009

Racine – Ilona Marie Harden, 63, passed away unexpectedly in the emergency room of Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.

Ilona was born on January 7, 1946 in Racine, WI, to the late Oscar and Frances Hardin, the second of five children born to that union.

Ilona graduated from Washington Park High School in 1965. Shortly after graduation, she accepted the position of Operator at Wisconsin Bell, from where she retired after 16 years of faithful service. Ilona accepted Christ at the early age of five and united with St. Paul Missionary Baptist under the leadership of Reverend J. B. Bailey. Ilona served as an usher and was a faithful member.

Ilona enjoyed playing cards, traveling, and shopping. She was always on top of the latest fashion trends, especially the jewelry, handbags and shoes. She was an avid watcher of the Food Network from which she discovered an array of great recipes. Ilona loved spending time with family and friends. She made sure to keep in contact with everyone throughout the year. In the event anyone needed to contact or reach a family member, Ilona was the liaison for that reunion.

Ilona was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Frances Hardin; brother, Oscar Hardin; brother in-law, Ernest Stewart; sister in-law, Rita Hardin; and sister, Christine Folsom.

Ilona leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Terrance Griffin (Sandra) of Xenia, OH, Terrill Griffin (Jackie) of Burnsville, MN, and Eugene Jackson of Chandler, AZ; sister, Ilinda Stewart of Laveen, AZ; brother, Royce Hardin (Rosalyn) of Mesa, AZ; and aunt, Ella Robinson of Racine, WI. She also leaves six grandchildren, Jamael, Tiara, TeVonté, Terrill, Taryn, Tariana, God-daughter, Zackarah Ilyyana Wright, and a host of foster children, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 11:00 am in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St., with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the church on Monday from 9-11 am.

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  1. Felecia Boyd says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Whenever I saw her, she was always smiling and happy to see me. She will be missed by all.

  2. Donna Adams/Jenkins says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    TO THE FAMILY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU MERCY AND GRACE DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. I WILL PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY THAT YOU WILL FIND PEACE AND CONTINUE FAITH.

  3. Robert D. Westmoreland says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Ilona was the friendliest person I’ve ever known. Even though I’ve been out of touch with her for a long time, my memories of her will always remain. From my family and myself, our deepest condolences to her loved ones.

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