Obituary: Mueller, Ilonka Maria

Age 47

Fri., Nov. 6, 2015

MUELLER, Ilonka Maria (Age 47) Was born on February 13, 1968 in Freisen, Saarland Germany.

Ilonka passed away on November 3, 2015.

She is survived by two daughters and three grandchildren.

She lived in Airway Heights, WA.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, friend and Sunday school teacher.

She was a member of Airway Heights Baptist Church, where she selflessly volunteered many hours a week in the Church office.

She loved to study God’s Word through several Bible studies at her church and Bible Study Fellowship.

She also dearly loved teaching and spending time with the children from her Sunday school class.

Ilonka was a blessing to all those who knew her and will be missed greatly.

She was loved for her kind attitude, great sense of humor, selfless concern for others, and of course her wonderful cooking.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 7th, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. at Airway Heights Baptist Church, 12322 W. Sunset Hwy., Airway Heights, WA 99001.

A fellowship meal will follow the service.

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