Ilona Bennett Obituary (1952 - 2024)

Ilona Bennett, 71, passed away April 1, 2024, in Mesquite, Nevada. She was born September 22, 1952, in Rockenhausen, Germany to Friedrich and Paula Lenz. She also grew up and went to school there before marrying Robert Bennett on August 1, 1969, in her hometown. After their marriage, Ilona and Bob moved to Utah, where Bob completed his studies at Utah State University and where their son Dan was born. They later relocated to West Haven, CT for a couple of years before settling in the Denver area in 1975 and where their son, Scott, was born a few years later. In Denver, Ilona dedicated much of her life to working in healthcare, finding fulfilment in supporting others in need. Over the years, they moved back and forth between Germany and Denver before eventually joining the Beaver Dam, AZ community. In 2012, they left their home in Denver for Cedar City, UT. Ilona was a loving mother and grandmother who took joy in raising her sons with Bob and supporting their involvement in sports, particularly soccer. She had a deep passion for soccer, music, and her cats especially. Ilona and Bob enjoyed a bit of golf but cherished traveling and visiting family, including their grandchildren, across the United States, Europe, and Australia. She is survived by her husband, Robert, of Beaver Dam, AZ, and Cedar City, UT; her sons Daniel (Jenny) of Denver, CO, and Scott (Jessica) of Perth, Western Australia; and her brother Gerhard Lenz of Niederkirchen, Germany. She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Hannah, Laurel, and Grace Bennett of Denver, CO, and Max and Willow Bennett of Perth, Western Australia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Friedrich and Paula Lenz, her brother Manfred Lenz, and sister Dagmar Lenz. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 21, 2024, at 1 pm at the Sunshiners Clubhouse in Beaver Dam, AZ. A second Celebration of Life will take place on May 11, 2024, at 2 pm at the home of Dan and Jenny Bennett, located at 2661 Fairfax St., Denver, CO.