Obituary East Peoria- Patricia J. Ramsey, 75, of East Peoria, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 7:41am at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Patricia was born on October 30, 1940 in Bloomington to William and Blanche McGrady Brown. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa (Barry) Hobbs of Duluth, GA; brother in law, Keith Flachsbart of Chicago; one niece and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Judith. Patricia worked for Peoria Public Schools District 150 for 32 years as a librarian at both Tyng Grade School and the Office of Curriculum and Instruction. She was member of the first Women's Advisory Board at the Peoria Journal Star, Central Illinois Bradley Alumni Club, and a volunteer at the Luthy Botanical Garden in Peoria. Memorials can be made to Luthy Botanical Garden in Peoria. There will be a private graveside service for Patricia at Minier Cemetery. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria is in charge of arrangements. . Cemetery Details Minier Cemetery Minier, IL, 61759