Mary Lou Ramirez Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Lou Ramirez of Sterling, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary Lou left this world on December 18, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Lou Ramirez to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Mary Lou's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Esteban Martinez and Refrugio Martinez (Castello); her husband Joseph W. Ramirez; and her siblings, Rose, Ruth, Rachel, Mike and Alfred.

She is survived by: her children, Mary Jo Koehler (James) of Oswego, IL and Lawrence Ramirez (Maureen Crombie) of Sun Prairie, WI; her brother Henry Martinez (Joyce); and her granddaughter Samantha Koehler.