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John Ryder Obituary

John E. Ryder

John E. "Jack" Ryder, age 68, of LaGrange Park, passed away on June 26, 2019.

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Aug. 22, 2019.

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Nick Rizzo

March 13, 2025

You were a good man, you treated my sister well and even my mother liked you. You earned my respect and love as a good brother-in-law. I salute you, rest in peace.

Michael Kroot

August 13, 2019

My thoughts and prayers to Jack's family. I worked with Jack until OUR LAST DAY, 12/31/2002, at IDOT.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

16

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

Aug

17

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

First United Methodists Church of LaGrange

100 West Cossitt, LaGrange, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

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