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Anthony Ryerson Obituary

Ryerson, Anthony Mitchell 83, of Lake Forest, died at his home, March 10, 2002. Husband of Margo Griffin Ryerson, father of Sheila Ryerson Hauk of Topeka, Kansas, Nancy Ryerson Milliken of Lake Forest, Margaret Ryerson of Arlington, Virginia and Anthony Mitchell Ryerson Jr. of Vail, Colorado, grandfather of Kate Milliken, Christopher Milliken, Mary Raucci, Al Raucci, Nora Bauman, Eli Bauman, Anthony Ryerson III and Sally Ryerson, brother of Joan Ryerson Brewster of Cushing, Maine, son of the late Donald Mitchell Ryerson and Isabelle McGenniss Ryerson, step-father of Nicholas Atkins of London, England, Lucinda Atkins Sheffield of Lake Bluff and Jon Luttrell of San Francisco, CA, step-grandfather of Charles, Henry and Samuel Sheffield and Matilda Atkins. Memorial service 4 p.m., Friday, April 26, at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest. Interment will be private in Lake Forest Cemetery. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made to The Friends of Ryerson Woods, Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Deerfield, IL, 60015, 847-968-3331 or to the American Heart Association. Memorial Donations, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX, 75231-4596, 800-242- 8721. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest. 847-234-0022 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2002.

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Janet Ginn

March 19, 2002

Margo,



My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. You are truly a part of the Heifer family and we charish your friendship. Janet K. Ginn, President, Heifer International Foundation

Rosalee Sinn

March 19, 2002

Our thoughts are with Margo and Tony's family as we celebrate a wonderful life filled with love
and concern. Peace. Rosalee Sinn

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