Sep 18, 2017 · Ilga Vise is originally from Latvia, where her and her parents fled the Russian take over when she was about 10 years old. The very night that the Russians took over Latvia, Ilga and her family left Riga (see map to the right), and boarded a ship which took them to East Prussia; they were some of the last Latvians to board the ship before the ...

Dec 12, 2022 · Ilga Vise is an inspiration to all who know her, and all who know her love her. In her own words: “No matter what part of the world we came from, all of us arrived here with hopes for a better future for our children, grandchildren, and ourselves.

Ilga Katais-Paeglis Vise and her parents fled their homeland in 1944, near the end of World War II, when the Soviet Union invaded Latvia. During their journey, they walked 500 miles across Poland and Germany.

Jan 12, 2012 · Sandra Fenichel Asher knew that her friend, Ilga Katais Vise, had an amazing story to tell. But for many years, when she told it, she would have nightmares. A child refugee during World War...

Jul 16, 2017 · Ilga Vise, of Springfield, remembers standing at the window of the barracks in the Nazi labor camp, horrified by the scene unfolding before her 10-year-old eyes.

Since the day I met Ilga Vise, many years ago, I knew she was a very special woman, even though I did not know her story then. She now resides in the little town of Mancos, Colorado, with her daughter Silvia, and her family. Ilga volunteers with the Friends of the Library and is an active community member. I am honored to call her a friend.

Mar 16, 2022 · Ilga Vise was born April 13, 1934, in Riga, the capital city of Latvia. She grew up during a brief post-war freedom Latvians enjoyed, having declared their independence in 1918. She spent much of her...

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Ethnic Life Stories 2003 7 Ilga Vise DEDICATION “My Life Story” is dedicated: To the memory of my parents, Janis and Brona, two individuals with remarkable courage who taught me much about life, perseverance and survival; To our children, Silvia and David, who at an early age witnessed some of the Latvian customs as practiced by their ...

Nov 2, 2015 · Ilga Vise talks with Heather Parker and Cassandra Siperko with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department's Community Outreach, about their jobs and how they fulfill the department's...