Inocencia “Annie” Ramirez, 83, of Elgin died Monday, May 5, 2008 at her home. Born in McAllen, Texas on December 28, 1924, she was the daughter of Catarina Gonzales.
She was a resident of Elgin for 39 years. and worked at Lightolier in Elgin for 30 years before retiring in 1990. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved ones.
Inocencia was preceded in death by her mother, Catarina Gonzalez; 2 sisters, Antonia Hernandez and Francis Arenas; and brother, Juan Ramirez.
Grateful for having shared her life are her daughters Blanca (Gabriel) Contreras, Mary (Franco) Hernandez and Alma Schmitz; 3 brothers, Candelario Ramirez, Porfirio Ramirez, Juan “Johnny” Arenas; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the O’Connor – Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin, with a Funeral Service at 7:00 P.M. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made in Rita’s memory to the Lopez Family. For more information or to leave a condolence please call (847) 741-1400.
