William John Ryan of Wilmette, beloved husband of Charlotte, nee Kepner, passed away January 19, 2004; born in Chicago February 1, 1918 to Joseph Michael and Katherine Gertrude Ryan, nee Dooley; loving father of Kathleen (Anthony G.) Laglia, Christine (Richard) Mack, William P. (Karen), Maureen and Timothy Ryan; devoted grandfather of Anthony W. and Michael Laglia, and Brendan and Allison Ryan; dear brother of Alice (Thomas) Goss, and the late Joseph (Eula) Ryan and the late Joanne (George) Sexton; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 9th Street and Linden Avenue, Wilmette. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607-2906. Funeral Info: 847-675-1990.
