Thomas N. Ryan

Thomas N. Ryan obituary, Sterling, IL

Thomas N. Ryan

Thomas Ryan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sugar Scanlon Funeral Home on Jan. 10, 2026.
Thomas N. Ryan 68, of Sterling died Thursday December 25, 2025 at the Oswego Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born in Washington, DC the son of the late Thomas and Violet (Rideout) Ryan. Tom was the owner and operator of Sterling Stage Kampitheater, where he put together music venues and was a music promotor. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Tom enjoyed going fishing, golfing, playing poker, and cooking for his daughter.

He is survived by his daughter Lisa Ryan of Sterling, and his siblings Tracy Ryan, Patti Ryan, and Michael (Lori) Ryan.

Tom has requested there be no services.

The arrangements are in the care of the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, Oswego.

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January 16, 2026

Wayne and Debbie posted to the memorial.

January 12, 2026

KC Jones posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2026

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Wayne and Debbie

January 16, 2026

You will be missed by many will miss chatting at the stage and you riding the golf cart.I hope you got to see the sign we made for the stage we are your neighbor on kent rd Wayne and my fiance Debbie God be with you Tommy REST IN PEACE TILL WE MEET AGAIN

KC Jones

January 12, 2026

Sleep in the stars Tommy! You are a legend

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