06/09/2026
There are no words for the heartbreak we are feeling.
Today, we mourn the loss of one of our precious gymnasts. At just 5 years old, she filled our gym with energy, laughter, and joy. Her bright spirit touched so many lives, and she will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
We are holding her family close in our thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable time.
You will always be part of our gym family, sweet girl. We will never forget you.
Ilona Lucinda Kruse, age five and a half, passed away in the loving arms of her parents on June 6th, 2026, at Childrens Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, following complications from a heart condition. Ilona was born on June 22, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital to her adoring parents, Max Kruse