RYAN JAMES NICHOLS

Ryan James Nichols Ryan J. Nichols, 34, of Kenosha, Wis., passed away suddenly Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, from injuries received when struck by an automobile while working on the highway for IDOT in Woodstock, Ill. He was born Dec. 12, 1976, in Libertyville, Ill., the son of James and Jacalyn (Robertson) Nichols. Ryan was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, with a degree in civil engineering and had worked for the past eight years as a civil engineer for IDOT. Ryan was an avid Packers fan, a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandson, uncle and son-in-law. On Jan 15, 2005, he married Christine Koza in Milwaukee, Wis. He is survived by his devoted wife, Christine; his beloved children, Hudson and twins, Braxten and Broden; his dear parents, James and Jacalyn Nichols of Antioch, Ill.; his fond brother, Jason (Jenny) Nichols of Kenosha and their son, Alec; and sister, Courtney (Andre) Sears and their children, Camden and Kenley; his loving maternal grandmother, LaVerne Robertson; his dear mother- and father-in-law, Anne and Anthony Koza; his sister-in-law, Renee (Peter) Volpendesta; and his nephew, Gregory. Funeral services for Ryan will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Strang Funeral Home of Antioch, 1055 Main St. (Route 83), Antioch, with the Rev. Fr. James E. Merold officiating. Private cremation will follow in Mt. Olivet Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Saturday, until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, donations to a family memorial would be appreciated. Please sign our guest book for Ryan at www.strangfh.com.