Elizabeth S. Ilsemann, 82, of Kennett Square, died Saturday July 5, at Linden Hall Nursing home in Kennett Square. She was the wife of the late Richard Ilsemann who died in 2004 and with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, she was a daughter of the late Burton O. and the late Josephine M. (Cole) Smith.
A graduate of Syracuse University, Elizabeth attended Church of the Advent in Kennett Square for many years, singing in the choir. She and her husband were owners of the family business, Burton O. Smith Wholesale Chrysanthemums in Unionville in the 60’s and 70’s. When her children were young, she assisted with the Girl Scouts. She loved family time, the vegetable garden & canning, camping, sewing, reading, and bird watching.
Survivors include one son, Stephen Ilsemann (Donna Wilkins) of Marlton N.J.; one daughter, Nancy Bagnall (Curt) of Coatesville; one sister, Barbara Vennerbeck of Rhode Island and a grandson, Andy, of Colorado.
Services and interment will be held privately. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Friends Home 147 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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