William J. Ryan Jr., (1928-2007) Chicago, IL
William J. Ryan Jr., a 79 year old resident of Grayslake, died Monday, April 9, 2007 at his home. He was born in Chicago on March 11, 1928 to William and Julia Ryan. William served his country in the Navy, and was a 50 year member of the Operating Engineers Union 150 and St. Gilbert Church in Grayslake. Survivors include his wife, Leone; his children, Maureen Ryan of Albuquerque, NM, Timothy (Kay) Ryan of Burlington, WI, Margaret (Kim Kitzmann) Ryan of Owosso, MI and William P. (Susan) Ryan of Bristol, WI; his granddaughter, Kelly Ryan; his special friends, the Ed Bielski Family; and many dear friends. His first wife, Betty Ann Ryan, whom he was married to for 51 years, precedes him in death. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, April 12 at St. Gilbert Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Friends of the family may visit from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. For information please call
847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org
Published in the Chicago Tribune on 4/11/2007.