Edith Pobanz

MONONA- Edith \"Ila\" Pobanz, age 97, of Monona, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on Dec. 11, 1913, in Britt, Iowa, the daughter of Holger and Agnethe Jeppsen-Darken. Ila married Kenneth Pobanz on Aug. 19, 1939, in Tipton, Iowa. Ila, always very proud of her Danish heritage, raised her family with Kenny in Geneseo, Ill., and was a member of the First Methodist Church. She was a staunch Democrat, and she advocated for all those less fortunate. She treasured her time with her husband, children, sisters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader and loved watching old movies and basketball games. However, her family took precedence over everything. She is survived by her children, Richard (Janice) of Dubuque, Katharine (Robert) Witte of Monona, Charles (Marsha) of Ladysmith; six grandchildren, Benjamin (Katrina) Pobanz of Orlando, Mark Pobanz (Connie) of Indianapolis, Kara Witte of Chicago, David (Cristina) Witte of Madison, Andrew Witte of Chicago, Matthew Pobanz of Eau Claire; seven great-granddaughters, Isabelle and Josephine Pobanz of Orlando, Claudia, Hilary and Meredith Pobanz of Indiana, Daniela and Gabriela Witte of Madison; and sister, Bonnie Talley of Madeira Beach, Fla.; and a nephew and nieces. Ila was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; grandson, Danny Pobanz; and three sisters, Edna, Helga and Ruth. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday. The family would like to thank the Memory Care and Administrative Staff at Heritage in Monona and the incredible support of HospiceCare, Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ila Pobanzs name to HospiceCare, Inc. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ila Pobanzs name to HospiceCare, Inc. Visitation: Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 2, 2011.