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James "Jim" Ryan (1960-2025). Beloved husband of 39 years to Maureen. Cherished father of Jess (John Tokarz), the late Timmy and Patrick, and Maggie (Jacob Hamilton). Devoted son of the late Alice and Michael Ryan. Loving brother of Mike (Christine) Ryan, Kathy (the late Pete) Kemmer, Norine (the late Rich) Abramovic, and Margaret (Steve) Bruton. Jim will also be deeply missed by his many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at McInerney Central Chapel, 4635 S Wallace Street, Chicago, IL. Funeral Friday, October 24, 2025, 9 a.m. at the Chapel to Nativity of Lord Church, 653 W. 37th Street, Mass of the Resurrection 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL privately for his family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab https://www.sralab.org/give-now
Please visit JAMES PATRICK RYAN book of memories. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit http://WWW.CHAPELC.COM or FACEBOOK.COM/FUNERALMC. For information 773 268-0703 or 773 581-9000.
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