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Michael E Ryan

Passed away on November 1, 2025

Michael E. Ryan, age 90, late of St. John, IN., formerly of Calumet City, IL., passed away November 1, 2025. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Kowalski) for 58 years. Loving father of Debra (Daniel) Wladyka, Sue (Darryl) Pena and Jennifer (Anthony) Martin. Devoted grandfather of Kevin (Desiree) Wladyka, Ashleigh Wladyka, Jeff (Chelsea) Hartman, Brandon Hartman, Dante Pena, Lucas Pena, Melissa Martin and Anthony Martin, Jr.. Dearest brother of Mary Lou Holst, Patricia Hayes, Martin Ryan and Joseph Ryan. Preceded in death by brothers and sisters Jim, Richard, Delores, Ray, Robert, Jack, Daniel, Gerald, Jerome and Loretta. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Veteran of the US Navy and retired member of the Ironworkers Local #1.

Michael was a proud Navy Veteran. He loved his wife and his family. He enjoyed being with all his grandchildren and loved being around all their dogs. Michael was a good hearted person and taught his daughters how to be tough and always lead by example and to never give up. He was a huge sports enthusiast, closely followed politics, and loved talking to his sister and brothers. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by all his family and anyone who was lucky enough to know him.

Visitation Monday November 10, 2025 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Funeral service Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 9:30 am from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Lane, St. John to the St. John the Evangelist Day Chapel, 11301 W. 93rd Ave., St. John for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am.