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John Ryan Obituary

Ryan, John L. Veteran WWII, beloved husband of the late Marion Virginia (nee Fitzpatrick), devoted father of John (Mariceleste), loving grandfather of John, Gerard, Michael, Joseph and Raymond, dear brother of Gerald and the late Alice (the late Leslie) Kewley, Thomas and Frank (the late Mary Lou) Ryan, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie, to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-779-4411

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2003.

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Karen Wallace

December 11, 2003

John, we offer our sincere sympathy on the loss of your dad. Schultz was a great guy -- we would have been with you if we'd known. Love, Karen & Tom Wallace (for all of the Rissler Family)

Marilyn Ryan

December 11, 2003

Our prayers are with your family.

December 9, 2003

Our prayers are with you as we remember Leonard with great fondness.



John and Becky (Ryan) Hancock

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Peggy and John Burke

December 9, 2003

Our sincere prayers for your eternal rest in heaven with Marion Virginia

Brady, Elin & Max Griffin Torvik

December 9, 2003

Prayers for Peace & Love in God's Grace.

Eleanor Curtin

December 9, 2003

Love and continued prayers for Leonard. My sympathy and love to all the family. Eleanor

Bernie & Laurie (Curtin) Torvik

December 9, 2003

Love and prayers to your family.

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