ROCHELLE — Cole Jacob Ramos, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Rochelle, and he is now at peace in Heaven with his loving Lord. 

Cole was born on July 9, 1987 to José L. and Judith A. (Byars) Ramos in Rochelle.

He was a 2005 graduate of Rochelle Township High School and later attended DeVry University and Waubonsee Community College. 

Cole collected football cards and he was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Surrounded by mostly Bears and Packer fans, Cole enjoyed bantering with family and friends during football season- gleefully rubbing it in when the Cowboys won and agonizing when they lost. He loved getting together with family for cookouts and parties, and enjoyed friendly but competitive bags tournaments, including the smack talk that was part of the games for all players. Cole was a fitness enthusiast and spent many hours working hard in the gym lifting weights. He also enjoyed disc golfing, reading and a wide variety of music. He loved all dogs, especially Dez, his loyal Rottweiler-Boxer.

Cole is survived by two daughters, Claire Nicole DeLaTorre and Harper Delilah Ramos; his father, José (Colene Pottinger) Ramos of Rochelle; his mother, Judy (Jim) Zeinz of Rochelle; grandmother, Maria Ramos; two sisters, Jaimee (Cody) Hinrichs of Ashton and Olivia Ramos (Landan Martin) of Loves Park; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was also a proud uncle to Brayden and Makayla.

He loved all of his family and while he will be greatly missed, he will be fondly remembered for his big heart, caring spirit and his strong faith in God.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Delbert and Dellouise Byars; paternal grandfather, Santiago Ramos; and two uncles, Scott and Brian Byars.

The visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. Sixth St., Rochelle. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 2 at New Hope
Fellowship Church, 1501 10th Avenue, Rochelle with Pastor Nick Tornabene officiating. Burial will follow the service at Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.