Wilma Jeanette Ramsey Obituary
We announce the death of Wilma Jeanette Ramsey of Rochelle, Illinois, who passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 85. Wilma will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilma Jeanette Ramsey to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Bates and Lucy Bates (Pease); her siblings, Luther "Ray" Bates, Cathryn Ludwig and Anna Mary Allman; and her son William Michael Ramsey.
She is survived by: her children, Roger Ramsey of Rochelle, Illinois and Ruth Zissler (Daniel) of Peru, Illinois; her brother Henry Bates (Linda) of Magnolia, Illinois; her grandchildren, Heather Hatfield (Scott), Amanda Ramsey (Billy Franks), Jordan Ramsey, Ashley Walker (Vincent), Kerelyn Sarmiento, Keelyn Sarmiento and Michael Ramsey; and her great grandchildren, Macy, Emma, Zaryck, Camron, Jazarion, Diamond, Caden, Luke, Thiago and Violet.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home (400 N 6th St, Rochelle, IL 61068). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to the family.
