DeKalb, Illinois
1983-2011
Ryan Matthew Dillon, 28, of DeKalb, Ill., died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, Ill. He was born Aug. 4, 1983, in Easton, Md., to Dennis and Sharon (Cox) Dillon.
Ryan graduated from Morris Community High School in 2001.
He is survived by his mother, Sharon of DeKalb; sister: Nicole Dillon of Farmington; aunts, Peggy (Greg) Richards of Stockbridge, Ga., Sandra Cox of Maryland, Vicky (Bill) VanLoo of Easton, Stacy Bishoff of St. Michaels, Md.; uncles: Holt Cox of Stockbridge, Frank (Margaret) Cox of Riverdale, Ga., Jerry (Myra) Bryson of Locus Grove, Ga., Bobby (Jen) Bridges of Easton, and Jimmy Dillon of Greensboro, Md.
He was predeceased by his father, Dennis; and paternal and maternal grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115, with Major Robert McClintock of the Rockford Salvation Army officiating. Burial will be immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115. Visit www.RonanMooreFinch.com to send an online condolence; 815-758-3841.
SHARON, PLEASE TRY TO REMEMBER THAT EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT BEAR. I PRAYING FOR YOU AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS HURTING AND QUESTIONING TIME OF YOUR LIFE. GOD WILL KEEP YOU AS YOU HEAL WITH TIME BECAUSE ONLY TIME WILL HEAL YOUR BROKEN HEART. LOVE YA, TAMMIE
October 19, 2011
Ryan, My dearest son gone to be with his Father and grandparents all too soon. I don't know why or how this happened but I promise you my son I will and when we have closure I will say my final goodbyes to you. Don't be afraid because you have plently of people in Heaven who love you and will be looking out for you until it is my time to take over. I cherished your love and those last memories we had as Mother and Son will live deep within my heart forever. As I place my cross around you...
Sharon Dillon
October 15, 2011 | DeKalb, IL
Ryan you will be missed by many. Saddens my heart that you struggled so hard with your battle. You are at peace now no worries and Free. My thoughts to you family as a friend. I am glad we got the time to share church last weekend. You are in my prayers Ryan ... Jamie Williams and Tracy Maas RIP
Tracy Maas
October 12, 2011 | Rockford, IL
Dear Sharon and family - my deepest sympathy for you, your daughter, and your family. I pray that God will give you strength to endure this very devastating time in your lives. If you need a listening ear, feel free to let me know.
Deb Banker
October 11, 2011 | St. Charles, IL
In loving Memory Ry-Ry
October 11, 2011