Anthony Ryan

Anthony Ryan, born on September 12, 1959, in Charleston, Illinois, to James L. Ryan and Nancy J. Beech Ryan, passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 66. He served in the National Guard and remained a faithful member of St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church, where he was known for ringing the bells and gently keeping order in the pre-school church school class. Anthony cherished his role as a father and was a beloved brother to his siblings.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beda Lynn Fowler Ryan; his brother, Montgomery Ryan; and his cherished grandmother, Myrna Ryan.

Anthony is survived by his daughters, Josie Whittier, JerriLynn Ryan, and Jessica Ryan; and by his grandchildren, Connor, Grace, Anna, and Logan. He is also survived by his brother, Timothy Beech and his wife Shirley; his brother, Keith Ryan and his wife Michele; and his sisters, Patricia Tatum (Ryan) and her friend Dave Hoover, Christie Sievers and her husband Kevin, and Kimberly Peterson and her husband Mike.