Jane Ryden, age 69, longtime resident of Wilmette, beloved wife of Verner; loving mother of Eric of Schaumburg, IL and Kurt of New York City, NY; dear sister of Annette Kay (Eugene) Spitler of Novato, CA, Charles (Jane Ann) Keith of Muncie, IN; aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette and an authority on antique Christmas decorations. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home, 1100 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette. Funeral Friday, 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette, corner of 9th Street and Greenleaf Avenue in Wilmette. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. Donations may be made to Palliative Care Center and Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201 or the American Cancer Society, North Shore Area Office, 820 Davis St., Ste. 340, Evanston, IL 60201. Info, 847-251-8200 or www.wmhscott.com.
