Mark Ryan Obituary
Mark "Bubba" Hull Ryan, age 52, passed away May 22, 2010, at home with his family after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Mark was born October 7, 1957, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and graduated from Treynor High School in 1975 and married his high school sweetheart, Kathy "Kate". Mark owned and operated M & K Auto in Treynor with his wife and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Mark was preceded in death by his father, Paul Ryan.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Kathy "Kate" Ryan; mother, Eloise Ryan, both of Treynor; daughters, Lindsey Slaughter and husband, Jamie, and Tina Penney and husband, Steven, all of Council Bluffs; sister, Michelle Dolezal, of Council Bluffs; brothers, Timothy Ryan and wife, April, of Texas, Troy Ryan and wife, Sheri, of Missouri; daughter from the heart, Tanya DeGroat and husband, Kenny and four grandchildren of Oakland, Iowa, father-in-law, Harlan Klahn, of Treynor; several brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation with the family Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, Treynor. Reverend Charles Bichel, officiant. Interment St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow back at church. Family has suggested memorials to Treynor Fire and Rescue or St. Paul Lutheran Church.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Candyce Lang
June 6, 2010
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Mark. My sympathies to the family.
Bridget Branch
May 29, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and wish I could have come and sent my codolences. Edna Sharp also sends her prayers with you and your family.
Jackie Wilson
May 27, 2010
Kathy,LeeLee,Tina,
I am truly sorry for your loss of your loved one.Mark impressed a lot of lives with the ways he had with them, he will be truly,truly missed by those little lives he touch. Mark (better known as GRANDPA)will never be forgotten. Thanks Mark for being there! Kathy and girls thank you very much for being a part of their lives!
Brian Bennett
May 26, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. GOD BLESS
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Fritz Holst
May 26, 2010
Kathy & Family,
So sorry to see of your loss of Mark. A great man and friend. God Bless all of you.
Fritz
Kathy (Beno) Hatcher
May 26, 2010
Kathy,Lindsey & Tina,
Sorry to hear about Mark. I missed seeing your Dad at the shop. He fixed alot of flat tires for us. I will always cherish the memories of you girls when my Mom babysat you and we would go the the pool. You girls were so cute! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May 25, 2010
Tina
Physically gone, but spiritually present. He will live on through you. Peace to you and your family.
Thoughts and prayers,
Your friend, Theresa
Rod Clark
May 25, 2010
Kate & family,
Sorry for your loss; my family and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lindsay Katze
May 25, 2010
Tina and Family
I am so sorry for you loss. You are all in my prayers, and have my deepest sympathy.
Laura and Jeff Andersen
May 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Angela Michl
May 25, 2010
I'm so glad I got to spend the last few holidays with your family. Love you guys,
Linda McCollum
May 25, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Val Green
May 24, 2010
Kathy and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Val Green, Bellevue, NE
David Underwood
May 24, 2010
Kathy I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget what you did for Mark. You were his life.
Debbie & Danny Dofner
May 24, 2010
We will never forget the great times we had at the lake.Kate our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Debbie & Danny Dofner
Tiara Boyd
May 24, 2010
Lindsey and Tina I am so sorry for your loss. Just know he will always be with you and now more than ever you will understand how important it is to have a sister. Take care of each other and your Mom. I am here if you need anything.
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