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Katherine Ryan Obituary

Katherine K. Ryan, nee Kerwin, age 84, formerly of Elmhurst, currently of Glen Ellyn and Marco Island, FL; beloved wife of Ralph G., MD; loving mother of Ralph G. (Denise), Edward M. (Mary), Cecilia R. (Carl) D'Acquisto, Kathleen M. (Joseph Vallely), Mary D. (Thomas) Morin, Joseph K. (Jessica), Paul D. (Julia) and Elizabeth R. (Burk) Murray; proud grandmother of 33 and great-grandmother of 18; dear sister of Mary White, Michael (Ann), Joseph (Lee) and Paul (Jean) Kerwin. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at Saint James the Apostle Catholic Church, 480 South Park, Glen Ellyn. Private Interment Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Night Ministry, 4711 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60640. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Dec. 17, 2010.

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Janet Shemligan

December 9, 2024

Fourteen years later, your name came up remembering a funny event. RIP dear friend.

December 21, 2010

We were so sorry when we got Jim's message that Kay had died.You know you have our sympathy, love, and prayers.
Mary and John Philbin

Janet Shemligan

December 20, 2010

My condolences and sincere sympathy to Ralph and his entire family on the sudden loss of a truly fine, unassuming lady, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend. I will miss Kay very much.

The Gibbons Family

December 17, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Jeannie Stirton

December 15, 2010

I'll always treasure the memories of Aunt Kissy being SOOO welcoming and cheerful at the big house in Elmhurst- it was a comfortable and joyful place because of her. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her, and may we meet again in heaven.

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