Pembine- Ila R. Sparpana, 77, of Pembine, Wis., formerly of Niagara, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay, Wis. Our dear Lord has taken another angel home. She was born November 21, 1943, in Niagara, daughter of the late Walter and Hester (Korten) Rucinski. Ila grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1961. She married Robert "Bob" Sparpana on October 4, 1969. They resided in Kingsford, Mich., for a few years before moving to Niagara, where they resided many years. In 2012 they moved to Pembine. Ila worked at the Oscar G Johnson Veterans Hospital, Iron Mountain, in the medical billing department for over 20 years before retiring. Ila and Bob enjoyed camping at Riversbend Campground in Breitung Township and wintering in Zapata, Texas. She also enjoyed knitting, cooking, the outdoors, and especially the time she spent with her grandchildren and family. Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years, Bob; one son, Robert (Vicki) Sparpana, Kingsford, Mich.; one daughter, Sherry (Robert) Pomeroy, Aurora, Wis.; one brother, John (Lori) Rucinski, Florence, Wis.; four sisters, Lysle Rugg, Niagara, Wis., Bonnie (Ron) DeCremer, Homestead, Wis., Claire (John) Berry, Niagara, Wis. and Tanya (Jake) Payette, Niagara, Wis.; five grandchildren, Angie (Troy), Kimberly, Amber, Sarah, and Katelyn; nine great-grandchildren, Kailey, Evan, Elijah, Lucas, Alaric, Maverick, Andre, Jocelyn, and Svetlana; two brothers-in-law, Joe (Eileen) Sparpana, Breitung Twp. and Bill (Bonnie) Sparpana, Colorado; three sisters-in-law, Violet (Bill) Flatka, Breitung Twp., Catherine Hooper, Lower Michigan, and Carol (Hank) Miotke, Atlanta, Georgia; and her two beloved dogs, Patches and Snoopy. In addition to her parents, Ila was preceded in death by one grandson, Bradley; one brother, Bobby Rucinski; three sisters, Patty Wescher, Mitzi Ebdon, and Kay Coppens; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Niagara, Wis. The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at the church. Rev. Fr. Michael Lightner will officiate. Burial will be in Niagara Cemetery, Niagara, Wis. You may leave a condolence or tribute for Ila's family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com. The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wis., to honor Ila's legacy of life.