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Michael J. Ryan
June 12, 1939 — May 31, 2026
Michael J. Ryan DDS
Beloved and devoted husband of Carolann Therese (nee Mortensen) Ryan for 63 years. Loving father of Michael (Elizabeth) Ryan DDS, Mary (Thomas) Cavanaugh, Timothy (Mary Beth) Ryan, Colleen (Kevin) Houlihan, Matthew (Colleen) Ryan, Katie Ryan, Patricia (late Daniel) Nicholson, and Daniel (Bridget) Ryan. Proud Papa to Chelsea, Gavin, Collin (DDS), Michaela, Declan, Delaney, Liam, Thomas, Ryan, Sean, Timothy, Courtney, Maggie, Luke, Molly, Maeve, Maura, Megan, Bridget, Caitlin, Abby, Cassidy, Jacob, Meara, Michael, Shay, Nora, Michael, and Jack. Loving great-grandpapa to 12. Dear brother to Mary Ellen Nedved (late George) and Dr. Lawrence (Polly) Ryan. Dear uncle, brother-in-law, and friend to many. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry and dedicated his 40+ career to caring for his patients.
Service Schedule
Upcoming Services
Visitation
Kerry Funeral Home
Viewing
Kerry Funeral Home
Prayer Service
Kerry Funeral Home
Mass
Saint Alexander Church
Interment
Kerry Funeral Home
Interment will be private.
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