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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Sterling Ryan
Sterling
Ryan
May 29, 1934 — Mar 22, 2015
DeKalb
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Sterling Ryan
Sterling Ryan 80 of DeKalb, IL passed away peacefully at home on Sunday March 22, 2015. Sterling was born in Kentucky on May 29, 1934 and was the son of Roscoe & Lillian Ryan. He moved as a child to DeKalb, IL he graduated from DeKalb High School in 1953, and married Florence Vodden on May 14, 1960.
For over 40 years, Sterling worked as a meat cutter for A&P, Spotlight Grocer and the Farm Bureau. He also worked for Bob Kyler Excavating and worked at NIU for 14 years before retiring.
Sterling was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church for 60 years and was a member of the Moose Club. In his youth he enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, riding horses, camping and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his beloved wife Florence, daughters Debbie (Kevin) Freeman, Donna (Bob) Cyrier, Darla (Brian Cook) Roach all of DeKalb and Diane (Jeff) Gelwicks of Loveland, CO. Grandchildren Matt (Laura) Freeman, Sarah (Adam) Smith, Courtney (fiancé Trevor Winters) Cyrier, Magen (fiancé Matt Jordan) Cyrier, Kaitlin Cyrier, Cassandra (Conrad) Knapik, Andy (Beulah) Roach, Jessica (Jonathan) James, Jake (Erika) Gelwicks. Great-Grandchildren; Hailey and Olivia Smith, Daniel, Dalilah, Alessandra Knapik, Tristan and Lily James. Numerous nieces, nephews and many close and special friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents, sisters Dorothy Votaw and Catherine Trotz.
The family would like to give a special thanks to: Dr. Thakkar, Heather, Kishwaukee Hospice (Linda) and all that cared for him at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb County Rehab and the members of First Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday March 25, 2015 at 11:00am in the First Baptist Church in DeKalb with Pastor Bob Edwards officiating. Burial will be immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Tuesday March 24, 2015 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Sterling Ryan Memorial Fund. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.
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