Ilah Fae Bauman, 81, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 17th at her home. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, January 22nd at Hill Cumorah Restoration Branch. Cremation with interment in Lakeview Cemetery, in Pekin, IL, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Ilah was born May 19, 1923 in Belleville, IL to Louis and Nellie (Wild) Boyce. She was a member of the Miller Melodies in Pekin, IL and the Heritage House Band in Independence, MO. Mrs. Bauman is survived by her daughter Sharon Bauman of Pekin, IL, son Richard Bauman, son and daughter-in-law Del and Vicki Bauman all of Independence, MO; brother and sister-in-law Louis and Delores (Dee) Boyce of Lee�s Summit, MO; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Ilah was preceded in death by her husband Richard R. Bauman, brother Terrell Boyce and sister Paloma Courtney.