James Robert Ryan Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Robert Ryan in Arlington Heights, Illinois, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on September 11, 2024, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Ryan and Effie Ryan; his foster parents, Adam Zuvanich and Harriet Zuvanich; his brothers, William Joseph Ryan, Harold James Ryan, Phillip Zuvanich and Paul Zuvanich; his sons-in-law, Gary Hutton and Ricci Gilbert Washburn; and his sisters-in-law, Barbara Branes and Barbara Zuvanich.
He is survived by: his wife Wanda J. Ryan; his daughters, Lisa Ryan-Hutton and Carrie Ryan Washburn; his grandchildren, Austyn Anna James, Jennifer Ryan Hutton and Kacie Ellen Washburn; and his sister Marcia Ryan Zuvanich. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St Jude Research Hospital, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Kingswood United Methodist Church in Buffalo Grove Illinois. Please use donation links below to donate.
