Salvador Ramirez

Salvador Ramirez obituary, Martinton, IL

Salvador Ramirez

Salvador Ramirez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knapp Funeral Home - Watseka on Jan. 30, 2026.
Salvador Ramirez, 53, of Martinton passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his home. He was born on December 22, 1972 in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Felipe and Maria (Martinez) Ramirez. He married Darcy Butler in Rossville on September 19, 2025.

He is survived by his wife, Darcy Ramirez of Martinton; two sons, Salvador (Krystal) Ramirez of Momence and Salazar (Brittany) Ramirez of Beaverville; one daughter, Noemi Ramirez of St. Anne; another son, Colton (Baylee Estes) Coffey of Watseka as well as daughter, Carsyn Butler of Martinton; six sisters, Maria Ramirez, Nieves Ramirez, Martha Ramirez, Maria Higgins, Maria Ramirez, and Anna Ramirez; one brother, Pedro Ramirez; six grandchildren, Anthony, Katelynn, Jennifer, Salazar, Salvador, and Noah; his in laws, Mike (Pat) Butler of Martinton; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Salvador was preceded in passing by both of his parents.

He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

A celebration of life get together will be from 11:00am-4:00pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Martinton Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his daughter's education fund.

Cremation rites are being handled by Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

Please share a memory of Salvador at knappfuneralhomes.com.

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