Jeanette M. Ryan

Jeanette M. Ryan

Jeanette Ryan Obituary

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Jeanette M. Ryan, nee Piercy, beloved wife of the late Richard M.; loving mother of Kristine (Ed) Oakey; dear grandmother of Michelle (Larry) Taormina, Mark Oakey and Megan (Mark) Shepard; fond sister of the late Lila Havrilko; beloved aunt of Joe, Mike, Patrick, Tom and Kathy Havrilko. Memorial Mass Saturday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nazarethville, 300 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016 would be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, Palatine. 847-359-8020.
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