Kenneth E. Ryan (1935-2006) Chicago, IL
Kenneth E. Ryan of Cary The visitation for Kenneth E. Ryan, 71, formerly of Mendota, will be from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday, at Merritt Funeral Home, 800 Monroe St., Mendota. Burial with military rites by the VFW Post 4079 will take place in Restland Cemetery in Mendota. Born July 20, 1935, in Peru, Ill., the son of Bert P. Ryan and Evelyn M. Ehlers Ryan, he died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at his daughter's home in Cary. Mr. Ryan was a graduate of Mendota High School. He served with the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was employed by Deluxe Corporation in their process control department until his retirement in 1996. Survivors include his children, John J. (Christine) Ryan of Algonquin, Jeff B. (Rosa) Ryan of Carol Stream, Tim A. Ryan of Chicago and Jennifer Ryan of Cary; six grandchildren, Cassidy, Kylie, Brody, Julia, Cesar and Steven Ryan; a brother, Don Ryan of California; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his stepfather, Gale Clinite. For information, 815-539-7211.
Published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on 11/18/2006.