Age 89, of Shaler Twp., on Monday, February 28, 2022, Mrs. Ilkka was the beloved wife for 63 years of George Ilkka; mother of Nancy Thornton (Steve), Gary Ilkka (Mary Lou), Karen Dolegowski (Dan); sister of Marie Chinnici, and predeceased by 5 siblings; grandmother of Heidi Miller (Trevor), Megan Thornton, Alexi Ilkka, Jake Ilkka; also survived by 2 great-grandchildren.
Celebrate Mrs. Ilkkas life with her family on Thursday from 3-7 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd., Shaler Twp. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Church on Friday at 10:30 AM. The family respectfully suggests donations be made to Alzheimers Association of Pittsburgh, 2835 E Carson St Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203