William D. Ryan

William D. Ryan, age 58, long time resident of Elmhurst. Graduate of Visitation Grade School and Immaculate Conception High School; Evans Scholar at University of Illinois (Class of 1988). Bill earned his MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Business and spent his career in banking in the Commercial Lending sector. Loving husband of Jennifer, nee Mueller, devoted father of Jack, Will and Molly, cherished son of Nancy, nee Fiedler, Ryan and the late Allen R. Ryan; dear brother of Patrick (Suzie), Allen (Marie), Joseph (Anne), Larry (Jan), Michael, Tom (Mary Beth) Ryan and Janet (Chris) Larson; dear uncle, cousin, nephew, and great friend of many; Parishioner of Visitation Catholic Church, member Visitation Father’s Club, ICCP Booster Club, ICCP Football “Chain Gang”; volunteer coach for Visitation School and Knights Basketball Program; long time member of River Forest Country Club. Bill’s contagious smile and quick wit brought joy to all who knew him, and his unwavering love for family and friends will be cherished in our hearts forever. Visitation Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. until time of prayers 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evans Scholar Foundation, 2501 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026 or IC Catholic Prep, 217 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Live Stream of funeral Mass available on funeral home website. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com



VISITATION

Friday

May

23

3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126

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VISITATION

Saturday

May

24

8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126

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FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday

May

24

10:00 a.m. at
Visitation Catholic Church
779 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL

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INTERMENT

Private

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the

Evans Scholar Foundation, 2501 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026

https://wgaesf.org/

or

IC Catholic Prep, 217 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 comments

  • Budd Eichner

    So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Bill and I had known each other for many years, having met while he was at American National Bank and me at a Chicago CPA firm. We did business together but more importantly, played a fair amount of golf over the years.

    I will miss being out with Bill. Gone far too soon. May his memory be a blessing.

    Budd Eichner

  • Tom Gibbons

    What a shame. Gone far too soon. Such a great man and was truly sincere. Sorry sorry for your loss. He is in great company. Another guardian angel to look over everyone’s shoulder.

    Tom and Mary Gibbons ( Class of 81 )

  • The Gigliotti family

    To the entire Ryan family, so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. I’m glad you have each other, not only during this difficult time, but always.

  • Stephen Kevil

    No words can express my sadness over Bill’s death. I will keep the whole Ryan Family in my prayers.
    It was a beautiful service today at Visitation.
    God bless you all
    Steve Kevil

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