Ilona Battenberg Gause of Samson, AL passed away on November 26, 2025. She was 67 years old.
A private Celebration of Life service will be held by the family at a later date.
Ilona was born in Germany on March 16, 1958 to the late George and Elizabeth Battenberg. She as a devoted homemaker who loved to crochet and bake for her family and friends. She was a skilled baker and cake maker, even winning a baking contest in her younger years.
Ilona is survived by her son, Thomas Gause (Becky) of Lawrenceville, GA, daughter, Jessy Chancey (Heath) of Samson, AL; three grandchildren, Makayla, Emma and William Obie Chancey, all of Samson, AL; one brother, Arthur Battenberg of Germany.
