Dolores Ramirez
September 20, 2013
Dolores Jeanne Ramirez, 77, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at Union Park Health Services.
Dolores was born July 1, 1936, in Rippey, Iowa, to Dr. Walter and Pearl Chase. She received her registered nurse training at Iowa Methodist School of Nursing. Dolores retired from the U.S. Postal Service, where she had worked as an Occupational Nurse. She raised six children and loved family “get togethers” – they spent every holiday together. Dolores loved to read, she also enjoyed cross stitch and water aerobics. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Dolores is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gene; children, Tony Ramirez, Kathy (Mike) O’Hara, Dianne Ramirez, Steve Ramirez, Julie Luncsford, and Denise (Matt) Maifield; brothers, Dave (Barb) Chase and Paul Chase; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2013, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m., with the Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Dolores will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Connie Hernandez
09/29/2013
Kathy, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful mother. Please know I send prayers of peace and comfort for you and your family.
Your old friend, Connie
Jerry Van Horne
09/26/2013
Uncle Gene I'm so sorry I could not make the trip back to Iowa to be with you and the family. Know that I am here with a heavy heart and praying for you & the family..Love you always
Jerry L
Lois Boelman Lumley
09/24/2013
Deepest sympathy to your entire family. Dorrie and I were room-mates at IMH School of Nursing and she was one of my attendants at our wedding. Fond memories of a great person. Lois Lumley, class of 57.
Paula Gilliland
09/24/2013
Dianne, my deepest sympathy to you. My heart aches for you and your family during this time. I am at a loss for words to express my sadness for you. Please know my heart is open to you and I'm here for you and anything you might need during this time of incredible loss.
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Mary Eddy Wirtz
09/24/2013
Gene and family, You have my deepest sympathy in the passing of Dorrie. My last Christmas card to her was returned so knew things weren't good. She will be remembered for her smile and her giggle. Mary Wirtz, class '57
James Alexander
09/23/2013
On behalf of the staff at Union Park Health Services, please accept our sympathy for your loss. We experienced Dolores to have a very quiet courage, seen in few. Thank you for letting us care for her.
Fina Vasquez
09/22/2013
My deepest sympathy at your recent loss, Gene, and family. God bless you at this difficult time. Dolores will be remembered these days and I hope your family is at peace.