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Jim Ryan Obituary

Jim Ryan, age 76, of Elmhurst, IL. Former Illinois Attorney General and Former DuPage County State's Attorney, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at his home. Beloved Husband of 54 years to Marie, nee Pahls; Loving Father of John (Stacie), Jim (Jennifer), Matthew (Melissa), Amy, the late Patrick (2007) and the late Ann Marie (1997); Proud Grandfather of Caitlyn, Joey, Sarah, Grace, Emma, Stella, Elly, Sophie, Sam, Michael and Molly; Dear Brother of Maria (Terry) Koch and Margaret (John) Noldan; Beloved Uncle to Terry (Stacey) Koch, Tom (Kim) Koch, John Noldan, Katie (James) Chivilo, Jenny (Pete) Jahn and Maggie (Dan) Gallagher. Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2022 at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York Rd., Elmhurst, IL (Please Meet at Church). Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 15, 2022.

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Andy Bucaro

June 16, 2022

So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Regina and Steve Kalbach

June 16, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but may wonderful memories of a life well lived fill your hearts. Remembering Jim and his family today and always.

Dan Nikolic

June 16, 2022

Mr Ryan was a great guy and a wonderful person to work for. He was a true "prosecutor". He will be missed by so many. God Bless him and his whole family.

Pat Kamuda

June 15, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. When Jimmy was young, he was like a part of my family. Pat

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Rev. William J. O´Shea

June 15, 2022

My prayers for Jim and the family. First new him as a young man at St. A´s and Maria at ICHS.

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