George Ryan

1934–2025 (age 91)

Politician

Biography

George Ryan dedicated his life to public service, serving the people of Illinois through a broad span of elected office and approaching governance with a pragmatic, often reform-minded, sensibility.

Later years found him reflecting on the weight of leadership while remaining engaged with civic life, honored by friends and family as he rests at Kankakee Memorial Gardens and Chapel Mausoleum.

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Benjamin W. Alpiner
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Louis E. Beckman
1876–1946 (age 70)
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