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Dorothy Ryan Obituary
She was born April 28, 1916, in Chicago, to John and Margaret (Healy) Driscoll.
A resident of McHenry since 1980, she formerly lived in Forest Park and Cicero and was employed as a secretary by Loyola University of Chicago for more than 10 years.
She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in McHenry and a member of St. Patrick's Ladies Guild. She participated in Caring Friends at Alden Terrace of McHenry. She enjoyed traveling the world, and she was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her 11 children, Daniel (Mary Jo) Ryan of Wauconda, Raymond (Leslie) Ryan of Rolling Meadows, John (Noreen) Ryan of Prospect Heights, James (Mary) Ryan of Chicago, Mary Ellen Feeney of Casper, Wyo., Thomas (Kathi) Ryan of Roselle, Lawrence (Betty) Ryan of Addison, Vincent (Mary Ann) Ryan of Robinson, Rosemary (Ralph) Karner of McHenry, Margaret Hagerty of McHenry and Norine (Gary) Polidori of McHenry; 35 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius V. Ryan on May 28, 1984; and a sister, Margaret (Al) Pellicore.
The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. The visitation will continue from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the funeral home, before leaving for the 10 a.m. funeral Mass celebration at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 W. Washington St., McHenry. Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
Memorials may be made to Catholic Guild for the Blind, c/o Director of Development, 180 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400. Friends may send the family an online condolence at www.justenfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Ryan
Kirsten Lee
May 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace in knowing that she lived a long and wonderful life, blessed with a beautiful family.
Love Kirsten, Tom, Korey, Alexis, Connor and Alysa Lee
Bob and Jamie Groble
May 10, 2011
Our condolences to the Ryan family. Although we had talked only on a few occasions, I found her to be an amazing woman who graced the lives of her family and friends. She will be truly missed.
Penny Vienna
May 10, 2011
Rosemary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Christine Pinzine
May 9, 2011
To the Ryan Family,
Your mother was trully "The mother of the Century." You are all so wonderful as she was. I really enjoyed meeting your mother and all of you when she stayed at the Springs.
My Love to You All,
Christine Pinzine
May 9, 2011
Dear all of Aunt Dorothy's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
I want to offer my condolences to all of you at this time of "Nana's" death. She is now on the part of her journey with the Lord. I am offering Mass on Wednesday, May 11, for the repose of her soul. I will also offer Mass for Aunt Dorothy each month until the anniversary of her death.
Please keep me in your prayes as I am recuperating for a kidney transplant (March 24).
I would hope that someday all of us can get together. Who is making the "Family Tree" of your family???
My telephone number is 303-715-9123 and my e-mail address is [email protected].
May the Lord Jesus bless all of you not only now but throughout your lives.
Sincerely in Christ,
Father Richard, C.M.
Regina Pellicore MM
May 9, 2011
Just to let you all know you are in my thoughts and prayers. As you well know Aunt Dorothy was a remarkable woman in so many ways, wise, kind,interested in the world beyond her but so present to all of you as well. I will miss her and miss being there with all of you. I will celebrate her Life and Goodness as all the Maryknoll Sisters keep her and you in our prayers. With love, Regina
May 9, 2011
We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts at this time. A parent leaves their mark in our lives in how we view the world. She was truly blessed to have such a large family to keep her wisdom and the memories of her life forever known. Gene and Nancy Schuette (Genoa City, Wi)
May 9, 2011
Jack and Noreen,
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary and John Barrett
Mary Helen McCarthy
May 9, 2011
We were truly blessed to have known and enjjoyed the warmth and
laughter of your Mom. Our deepest sympathy to you all on her loss.
We are truly sorry we can't be with you but know you are all in our prayers. She now is in God's hands.
Love Larry & Mary Helen
Kate, Bill, Will & Ellie Coleman
May 9, 2011
Nana was truly a blessing in the lives of all who knew her and were lucky enough to love her and be loved by her. She will be missed and remembered always. Love to you all, especially Molly, Phil, Joe and Jim
Mary Lynn Madsen
May 9, 2011
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. She was a remarkable lady. We can only imagine the wonderful celebration of her life that the Ryan family will have in the coming days. Much love to all of you,
Charlie & Mary Lynn Madsen
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