Karen Elaine Martin-Ramsey's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2025 in Centralia, Illinois

Karen Elaine Martin-Ramsey

January 6, 1946 - October 21, 2025 (79 years old)

Centralia, Illinois

Karen Elaine Martin-Ramsey's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2025 in Centralia, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sutherland-Garnier & Sons Funeral Home

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Karen Elaine Martin-Ramsey

January 6, 1946 - October 21, 2025 (79 years old)

Centralia, Illinois

Karen Elaine Martin-Ramsey Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Karen Elaine Martin-Ramsey in Centralia, Illinois, whose life came to an end on October 21, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Elaine Martin-Ramsey to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Karen may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leslie Martin and Edna Martin; and her siblings, Ward, Bill Martin and Winifred Martin.

She is survived by: her sons, Larry Dale Burton, Jr. (Robin) of Centralia, Ricky Dean Burton (Karen) of Salem and Dallas Burton of Centralia. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home (235 N Sycamore St, Centralia, IL 62801). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location.

In memory of Karen, memorial donations may be made to Shop with a Cop and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to Karen's family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sutherland-Garnier & Sons Funeral Home



Sun

Oct 26

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home
235 N Sycamore St, Centralia, IL 62801

Sun

Oct 26

Funeral service

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home
235 N Sycamore St, Centralia, IL 62801

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