William J. Ryan

1936 - 2016

WILLIAM J. RYAN (BILL) RALEIGH, NC William J. Ryan (Bill), 80 of Raleigh, NC formerly of Portage, IN and Chicago Ridge, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, December 12, 2016 at Transitions Hospice, Raleigh NC. Bill was born Sept 4, 1936 to Lillian E. Gaffney and John J. Ryan II. Beloved Husband of the late Sadonna Jacob (Ryan), who he married May 5, 1956. Bill is survived by his daughters: Kim and Lori; sons Tom (Ann), Bill (Elaine), Kevin (Patti), and Jeff (Mary); grandchildren: Jason, Shaun, Ashley, Kristopher, Kaetlyn and Allyson; great grandchildren: Lillyann, Logan, Breylon, and Annabelle; brothers Bob and Gene; sisters-in-law: Renate (Rena), Connie and Ardythe (Flink) Kowalinski; and many nephews and nieces. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, parents; brothers: Bud, Jack, Dan and Pat; sisters-in-law, Jackie, Pat and Kay. Memorial visitation will be Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage, IN. A memorial service will take place Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel with Pastor Bob Burton officiating. A private Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to American Lung Association at www.lung.org or American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. Please call (219) 762-3013 or go online to share condolences with the family at: reesfuneralhomes.com