Dortha Ryan Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dortha Ryan (La Porte, Indiana), born in Michigan City, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 97, on January 5, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dortha Ryan to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband James "Jim" Ernest Ryan; her siblings, Charles Oster, Clara Satoski, Thelma Matthewson and Karl Kirk; and her sons-in-law, Terry Ott and John Blind.
She is survived by: her daughters, Valerie M. Blind of La Porte, Glenna M. Ott of La Porte, Sheila E. Galloway (Carl) of La Porte, Joyce L. Harshman (Dave) of La Porte and Tammi L. Merrill (Rob) of La Porte; and her grandchildren, Cheri Stahl (Jim), Diana Kuehl (Rob), Jeff Hough (Lana), Shelli Leal, Tim Ott (Johnna), Amy Lutterman (Kent), Steven Galloway (Katie), Lisa Bradford (Tedd), Monica Oke (Lavon), Jody Ryan, Robbie Merrill, Jennifer Merrill and Jeremy Merrill. She is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren; 7 great, great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Due to the recent Governor's Order, anyone attending the visitation and/or service is required to wear a mask and practice social distancing of six feet.
Memorial donations may be made to La Porte Missionary Church - Building Fund, 104 E. 18th Street, La Porte, IN 46350 or the donor's choice.
