Ilene Annetta Frerichs Ackerman, 91, of Rantoul, passed away at 10:27 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal with Rev. Emil Blobaum officiating.  Burial will follow in Kopmann Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour before the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church.  Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is handling arrangements.

Ilene was born August 30, 1932, in Champaign County the daughter of John and Anna Ackerman Frerichs.  She married William "Billy" H. Ackerman November 10, 1949, at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal.  He preceded her in death January 16, 1998.

She is survived by four children, Cheryl Johnson of Leesburg, FL; Arlen Ackerman of Champaign; Becky Barnett of Palmetto, FL; Denise Hannagan of St. Joseph; five grandchildren, Jason Johnson, Justin Johnson, Joel Rosenbeck, Lindsay Berlatsky, Drew (Ashlie) Hannagan; several great grandchildren; and two sisters, Beverly (Lester) Wolken of Thomasboro; Marilyn Frerichs of Sullivan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Louise Osterbur Frerichs; two grandchildren, Layne Freeman, Emily Hannagan; three brothers, Mervin Frerichs, Herbert Frerichs, Louie Frerichs; a son-in-law, Mark Johnson and a daughter-in-law, Sandy Ackerman.

Ilene was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal.  She spent many years cleaning houses and loved working at Gordyville over the 30 plus years with her friends.  She enjoyed traveling and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.  Her favorite trip was going to a St. Louis Cardinal game for a win and, of course, a hotdog.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.  Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.