Marilyn Ramsey
December 05, 2010
Marilyn (Bonnewitz) Ramsey, 81, died Sunday, December 5, 2010, at her home in Winterset. She was born April 7, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to John Franklin and Gwendolyn Elizabeth (Ullom) Bonnewitz.
Marilyn graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1947 and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, antiques and attending flea markets. She has lived in the Des Moines area for 80 years and worked for Equitable of Iowa, the Des Moines Register, and Grandma’s Café.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 60 years, H. Richard Ramsey; children, Mark Ramsey, Kirk (Laura) Ramsey of Memphis, TN; Lisa (Butch) Ramsey-Bass, and Carolyn Ramsey; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Judi Henard of Sterling, IL. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jessica Ann Ramsey.
Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will visit with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice or Iowa Public Television in loving memory of Marilyn.
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Renee (Bates) Pagel
12/11/2010
I was sorry to see the notice of Marilyn's passing in the paper. I'm sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for your family.
Renee Pagel
Tom Leonetti
12/09/2010
Im a good friend of Carolyns, and was out of town when I heard the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Carolyn. Im here if you need me, let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family.
Sincerely
Tom
Steve & Sue Feathers
12/08/2010
Marilyn was a good friend and a blessing in our lives. She will be missed. You have our deepest sympathies.
Judi Henard
12/07/2010
My love and sympathy to Mark,Kirk,Lisa and Lynn. So difficult to lose your
Mother, but she has had a long and hard journey and now finally she has
peace and rest. I will miss our long conversations and always telling me
what to do. While we never lived close, we were close in our hearts. My
heart goes out to Dick as I know he will miss Marilyn - 60 years together,
WOW and he was there every step of the way. Lisa deserves a medal taking
such good care of Mom, and Kirk you also deserve one for making it all
happen.........your Mom would be proud! Treasure all of your good memories
and I will do the same.........Love to all and just remember, she is
watching you!..............Deepest Sympathy, Judi