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Mary Ryan Obituary

Ryan, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Diggins) Age 97. Late of Whiting, Indiana, formerly of the East Side. Betty was born and raised in Boston, MA. Beloved wife of the late Hugh; devoted mother of Thomas and the late James (Linda) Ryan; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins. Betty was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church for 70 years. She was a dear friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Visitation Tuesday, July 30, 2019, 2:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Services Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Church of the Annunciata. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. For more information, 773-731-2749 or www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 30, 2019.

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Denise Murphy

July 24, 2021

Hi Betty,

Could you say hi to Lauren from the girls. We miss her so much

July 30, 2019

I recently posted a tribute to Betty, MY Godmother but forgot to sign it.

Judy Delgiacco, West Roxbury, MA

July 30, 2019

Betty, my beloved God-Mother who has been in my life and in my heart for all of my life, is now at peace and with the loved ones who passed before her. How can I forget how my fun you were and how much we laughed when you visited Boston or I visited you in Chicago. When I was very little and lived near the beach you would visit with your sisters Barbara, Dottie and Franny and how you loved doing that and now you are once again with them all for all eternity. RIP beloved God-Mother, how I will miss you.

Denise Murphy

July 29, 2019

Betty, you have gone home to be with the family you've not seen in decades, and your son, Jim.
Fondly remembering some wonderful and fun times we enjoyed over ever so many years, with love,

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