Ida Clementine Razer – Benton, IL

Ida Clementine Razer, 88, of Benton, IL passed away at 5:22 p.m., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Stonebridge Senior Living Center, Benton, IL.

She was born on December 29, 1927 to Joseph and Antonina (Sczibovich) Nowodworski in Benton, IL. Ida was a 1945 graduate from Benton Consolidated High School. She married Chester Razer and he proceeded her in death.

 Ida was a homemaker, a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Benton, IL., and a proud lifetime resident of Benton.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  Ida enjoyed cooking polish food and had a special passion for animals.

 Ida is survived by her two children, Antoinette White and husband Mark of Charleston, WV, and Chester Razer and wife Barbara of Sparta, IL; three grandchildren, Rachel White-Derr and husband Andy of Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Andrew White of Denver, CO, and Abby Benson Razer of Carbondale, IL.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Antonina Nowodworski; husband, Chester Razer; a grandchild, Hedy Benson Razer; a sister and five brothers.

 A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benton, IL., with Father Urban Osuji Officiating.  Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.

 Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Benton, IL., and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.