Jim L. Ryder

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Jim Ryder Obituary

Jim L. Ryder Lake Summerset, IL Jim L. Ryder, 71 of Lake Summerset, IL, died at 4:03 a.m. Saturday July 31, 2010 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 25, 1938 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lewis and Hazel Ruth (Peterson) Raypholtz. Wilbur died in 1941 and Hazel then married James T. Ryder who adopted the children. Jim married the former Ruth Ann Squires in Onondaga, MI, on October 6, 1961. He was employed as a diesel truck mechanic by Ford Motor Company retiring on February 1, 2001. Jim attended Indian Grove Country Church in Rock City, IL. He was a member of Land of Lincoln Theater Organ Society, an amateur ham radio operator whose call letters are KA9CHQ, a classic car buff owing a '51 Mercury. He was a proud grandfather and enjoyed emailing his many friends. He graduated from East Lansing High School in Lansing, MI, Greer Tech in Chicago, IL. Survivors include: wife, Ruth Ryder of Lake Summerset, IL; daughters, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Rio of Poplar Grove, IL, Robin (William) Mazzuca of Belvidere, IL, Lori Rio of Freeport, IL; grandchildren, Jake, Sammy, Jim, Zach, Matthew, Amanda, Emmaly, Joey, Dommy; brother, Lewis A. (Gail) Ryder of LaPlace, Louisiana; and many wonderful neighbors and friends. He was predeceased by parents, sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Ronald Larkins. Funeral ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. Thursday August 5, 2010 in Indian Grove Country Church 6970 IL Route 75 E Rock City, IL, with Pastor Paul Lamb officiating. Burial in Durand Cemetery, Durand, IL. A visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home 101 Main St Durand, IL from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be given to Northern IL Hospice Association 4215 Newburg Rd, Rockford, IL 61108. Visit www.mccorklefuneralhome.com to send on-line condolences.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 2, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jim Ryder

10 Entries

August 5, 2010

Uncle Lewy,

We are sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. We know how much you loved him because you often talked about him - your childhood days and the fun times you all when when you were together.

Please give our sympathy to his wife, daughters, and family.

We Love You,
Frankie, Kevin, Tracey, Don, Sarah, Jason, Holly, Dustin, Chris

August 4, 2010

Ruth,Kim,Robin,Lori and family,

We are very sorry to hear about Jim. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Russ & Chris Klug
Schiller Park

August 4, 2010

Ruth, Kim,Robin,Lori and Family

I saw Jim at the Sandwich Hamfest in early May and we had a nice visit. I always appreciated Jim's help with our Radio Club equipment repairs. Also fixing our Mustang and home airconditioning. I always looked forward to seeing Jim and Ray at the Dayton, Ohio Hamvention every year. Even though we still live a block north of your old house in Glendale Heights, I enjoyed coming out to the house in Belvedere and Davis so Jim could help me with the Mustang and I could help with Ham Radio and TV repairs. I will really miss seeing Jim at all those Hamfests. 73 Jim you are SK now but not forgotten.

Fondly remembered de Roberto Beltramelli WA9E

Neva Frazier

August 4, 2010

My condolences to Ruth Ann, Kim, Robin, Lori & their families, & Lewy & Gail on the passing of "Mickey" - such a good, kind, funny guy. It is a blessing Jim is no longer suffering - your family now has a new angel in heaven looking down on you.

I am so grateful Jim & Ruth, along with Ron & Mary Lou, were able to come to Lewy's 65th Surprise Birthday Party in 2006 in McComb, MS. It was a wonderful little reunion of the siblings - Mary Lou, Jim & Lewis - and I was honored to have the opportunity to spend some time with them.

It's ironic to be sending this email as Jim was the "KING" of emails. My inbox will never be the same without all the jokes, tales, words of wisdom, stories, etc. that Jim would share with so many of us. I don't know where in the world he found so many but he loved sharing his email treasures and I enjoyed receiving them.

May He Rest In Peace!

God Bless!
Neva, Max & Family

Jack and Judy Rio

August 2, 2010

Godspeed Jim Ryder. Another angel on our side in Heaven. The group is growing larger. Rest in the loving embrace of those who have gone before. Those who are left behind will be sustained by the loving memories of you. We'll miss your hugs.
Our love and condolences to his dear family. We will always remember the good times especially with family we shared.

Wendy Shahrikian

August 2, 2010

Ruth,Kim,Robin,Lori and family,

We are very sorry to hear about Jim. I still remember him playing the organ. I think thats why I started playing. Lot's of memories from when you lived in Schiller Park. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Wendy and Family
George, Mary Ann and Roxanne Zurawski

Ron Springer

August 2, 2010

I have such great memories of being around 8 or 9 years old and getting rides on Jim and Louie's Cushman scooter. Year's later, I had Honda and finally BMW motorcycles, all because of the rides from the Ryder brothers. The Ryder's were such great neighbors. My thoughts are with your family.

Barbara (Springer) Cooley

August 2, 2010

My brothers and I are saddened to learn of Jim's death. We have many fond memories of Jim and of growing up next door to the Ryders in East Lansing. We send our love and condolences to the family.

August 2, 2010

I'm saddened to hear of Mickey's passing...my prayers go out to Ruthie and family. He will always remain the charming, fun-loving guy in my memories.Anne (Dunham) Meyer

August 2, 2010

Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you Ruth, Kim, Robin, Lori and all of Jim's family and friends. All our love, Sue, Doug, Sam and Nick Garrard

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