RYAN, Esther G. (nee Gerken), beloved wife of the late Eugene G. Ryan. Loving mother of Mary (John) Healy, Judy Body, Patricia Mayenschein, Elizabeth (Ted) Reese. Dear sister of Inez Gerken and the late Ivo Gerken. Devoted grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. On Monday, March 24, 2003, Chicago, Illinois at 87 years of age. Visitation St. Antoninus Church on Saturday 9:30AM to 10:15AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM. Memorials may be made to Maryhaven Nursing Home, 1700 East Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025. B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home handling arrangements.