Maria Ryan's Obituary
Maria Ryan 88 of Decatur, entered into eternal rest on Friday December 27, 2002 in Decatur.
Funeral Mass will be 11 A.M. Tuesday December 31, 2002 in St. James Catholic Church with Father Thom Dennis officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services in the church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery Assumption. J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Ryan was born in Germany on March 25, 1913 the daughter of August and Helena Nikish Ludwig. She worked as a housekeeper, a member of St. James Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth Society, and the German Club. Maria married Daniel Ryan on July 11, 1959 in Decatur and he preceded her in death in January of 1996.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews in Germany and many friends.
Her parents, husband, four brothers, and one sister preceded her in death.
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