Mary Lynn Ryan
March 4, 1941 -
April 10, 2015
Mary Lynn Ryan, age 74 of Kenosha died on Friday, April 10, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at Froedtert Memorial Hospital-Wauwatosa, following a short illness.
Mary Lynn was born in Kenosha on March 4, 1941, a daughter of the late Charles and Renalda (Isermann) Schulte.
She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School and was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic High School. She then attended nursing school at Gateway Technical College.
On March 3, 1962 at St. Mary Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to James Ryan.
Mary Lynn started her nursing career in the ICU at St. Catherine’s Hospital. She then was employed in the office of Dr. Rosanna Ranieri for 21 years and retired after working with Dr. Milosevic for several years. Following her retirement, Mary Lynn volunteered her time at St. Catherine’s Hospital in the diagnostic center.
She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Mary Lynn and her husband have been heavily involved with the workings of the Kenosha Achievement Center for many years. Always on the go and lovingly following her grandchildren to their activities, Mary Lynn at the age of 60, found time to take up the craft of tap dancing. In 2012, Mary Lynn was able to achieve her lifelong dream of traveling to Ireland with her entire family to celebrate she and Jim’s 50th wedding anniversary.
Survivors include her husband Jim; her children, Tom (Jane), Patrick (Lynda), Michael, Sean (Molly), and Maureen (James) Giroux. Mary Lynn was the proud grandmother of Matthew, Kathryn, Kristin (Nathan), Michael, Kevin, Catharine, Annemarie, Sarah, Conor, and Maggie Ryan; great grandson, Owen and a sister, Suzanne Burke.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Schulte and a sister, Charlene Thomas.
Service Info
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 7300 39th Ave. Relatives and friends are invited to meet at the church for the Mass. Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum.
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Laura & Tom SpallaMr. Ryan, Maureen and Family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Mary Lynn. She was such a fun loving spirit, it's hard to imagine her not with us anymore. Her life was cut short but the life she lived was nothing short of amazing. She was a strong and ambitious women with a kind and loving soul. She leaves behind a wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Christine DamaskDear Ryan family: Prayers for peace and comfort to you during this difficult time. I recall all the hard work that Mrs. Ryan did for the benefit of Special Olympics and the KAC for many years. Her dedication and efforts are greatly appreciated. May she rest in peace.
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Linda millerPlease accept my sincere condolences. I had the pleasure if knowing Mary Lyn. We knew each other from St Catherine's and Kenosha hospital clinics. She was a joy to talk to and to be with. She will always be remembered by us all.
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Jaime GerthDear Jim, Patrick, Michael, Sean, Maureen, I am sorry for your loss and send my sympathy to all of you. After hearing of your Mothers passing, I found myself reflecting about growing up on 35th Avenue and how Mary Lynn and the Ryan family contributed to a loving, secure and nurturing neighborhood. It seemed like I was at your house everyday: welcoming, fun, active, warm. I am especially thankful for the many activities the family included me in, in particular our ski trip to Steamboat Springs. My first introduction to big mountain skiing, a passion I have to this day and Mary Lynn preparing a wonderful fondue dinner. Lastly, I was touched when Mary Lynn and Jim attended my wedding in Appleton during a fierce winter storm. Mary Lynn was elegant with a wonderful smile. Sincerely, Jaime
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Beth HeffernanSean, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Molly and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Beth Heffernan
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Shelly Smith and FamilyJim and kids, Our family is all saddened to hear the news. The kids were sad to hear and loved seeing you all and Michael at the "Fun House" or at our family gatherings here in Minneapolis or just visiting at Joanne and Tom's house. We all loved Mary Lynn, she was always looking out for everyone and was a great spirit. She was blessed to have you and the kids. I know that you all will miss her lovely personality, but you are comforted having all the family and friends to support you. The wonderful family and friends memories are irreplaceable and so ever more cherished now. Thanks for being so great to my mom and welcoming her with great support and friendship and the great times you shared with her and Tom Johnson. Best thoughts to you.
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Richard ColdwellSean and Family, Very sorry to hear about your loss, we'll be praying for your family. Sincerely, Richard Coldwell.
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Chuck SchultenoverJim, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed meeting Mary Lynn and talking with her at several of our class reunions. She was a pleasure to spend time with on those occasions. It was great that your entire family was able to make the trip to Ireland. I'm certain you all have years of wonderful memories We'll be thinking of you and your family, Jim. Our sincere sympathy, Chuck and Alice Schultenover
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Sharon and Tom TenutaTo the Ryan's, My condolences to you all. Mary Lynn was a staple for your family, I am certain. May her soul rest in peace. May you and your families find the peace in your hearts, knowing she is in the loving care of Jesus and the blessed Virgin, Mary.
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Joanne JohnsonMary Lynn---What can I say. You were a true free spirit in the sense you always looked for the good in people and you always had a smile, You made the most of enjoying life. I married into your wonderful family and I consider myself blessed to have known you. From the beginning you and I had a bond that I will treasure for always. I am sooooo happy that we were able to spend that week together laughing and having fun in March. You are with the Angels now, but I am sure you are getting them going wondering "Are we having fun yet". You will be deeply missed. Good bye "Dear Friend"
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David NessethAuntie Mary Lynn..... I will miss you very much. Thanks for all your support over the last 20 years. I will always remember the laughs and good stories. The countless Spagetti in the dells, and even the golf ball adventures. You will be missed and God does have another angel. Please look down on my family and its sad that you were not able to meet my daughter, I know you would have loved her like your own. The best story of them all is that my mom and my aunt rode the motor cycle to nursing school together. Take care and you will be missed.
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Dennis & Myrna NeubertJim - Please accept our most sincerious condolences on the passing of your wife and soul mate. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Dennis & Myrna Neubert
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KirstenJim and family MayMarMaryLynn was a friend dear to my heart and a mentor to me. Her smile and happiness will be missed by all. She now has angel wings and will always watch over you guys. With lots of love and prayers, Kirsten
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D. James & Jean SlagoskiTo Jim, Patrick, Sean, Michael and Maureen, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife/mother and our dear friend. Known Mary Lynn since we met in kindergarten at Roosevelt school and then onto St. Mary's for twelve years. Just lately, it was nice looking forward to seeing her smiling face at the check in desk when she was volunteering at St. Catherine's Hospital every Tuesday. She touched so many lives and she will be missed by all those that knew her. May eternal light shine upon her.
