June 20, 1911 - February 23, 2013
Visitation: February 27, 2013
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: Brian Mark Funeral Home
Funeral Service: February 27, 2013
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Brian Mark Funeral Home
Memorials: Memorials should be directed to Heartland Hospice of Rockford.
Obituary
Irene Ramquist
Beloit
Irene Ramquist, age 101, of Beloit died Saturday February 23, 2013 in her home. Irene was born June 20, 1911 to the late Vernard and Ethel (Hirst) Helser in Portage, WI. She married Carl H. Ramquist on September 1, 1934. He preceded her in death on December 30, 1987. Irene was a wonderful homemaker and an accomplished organ and piano player. She enjoyed all types of music, reading and needlework. Irene also enjoyed watching tennis and bowling on TV.
She is survived by her two sons, Carl H. (Sandy) Ramquist of Beloit and Claude (Lynn) Ramquist of Grover, NC; her daughter, Darlene Breden of Beloit; two daughters in law, Nancy Ramquist and Sharon Ramquist; 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carl, her two sons, Tex & Roy, her son in law, Richard Breden, her two brothers and two sisters.
Irene’s Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday February 27, 2013 in the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL HOME, 1000 Inman Parkway, Beloit with Rev. Gene Van Galder officiating. Friends will be received on Wednesday in the Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Following Irene’s Funeral the cortege will process to Turtleville Cemetery for interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to Heartland Hospice of Rockford. Please share a memory or a condolence with the Ramquist family on our website.
You all have our sympathy and prayers. We may not be able to make the funeral due to weather, but we are going to try. Love always Lin & Ron.
- Linda & Ron SniderOur thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Sarah JenkinsKeep your hope in Heaven alive!
Darlene – Carolyn and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family in the loss of your mom.
- Marilyn Grundy HenthornKnowing Irene was a blessing, her spirit was joy filled, youthful, generous and unfailingly kind; my goodness, how she’ll be missed! I send my prayers of comfort to her family.
- Christine HirstChristine Hirst
I didn’t know Ms. Ramquist personally but I have worked with her Grandaughter Jen for many years. If Ms. Ramquist was anything like her Grandaughter, I’m sure she was full of life, always thinking of others and was a kind and loving Mother and Friend. I’m sure you all were blessed to have her in your lives. My thoughts and prayers go out to each & everyone.
- Monica McAllisterMonica McAllister, North Carolina
02/25/2013
Irene was always a sunny and friendly lady. I know that she had wonderful care from her daughter, Darlene. Darlene is very accomplished in music as well. She left behind a wondlerful legacy of family and friends.
- Doris & Paul Davis-GaustadMy grandfather was Elmer Hirst, brother to Ethel Helser. I had the pleasure of meeting Irene at several of our Hirst reunions in the past. She was a very nice person. I wish I lived closer so I could have heard more about the family from her. What a lucky lady to have lived such a long life.
- Kim WaltersWe were neighbors and friends of Ethel Helser, Bev & Vern. I know this is really late, but just happened to see this when looking for another name. I’m so sorry that we didn’t know about it, so we could have come and paid our respects. Irene was a great person and I always enjoyed visiting with her. I’m so sorry we have lost contact with her extended family. Remember that she will always be in your heart and memories.
Linda & David Black & Family
- Linda M Black