Delores Mary Ryan
Tuesday, January 24, 1928
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Age:
83 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday July 21, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday July 22, 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Mass
Date: Friday July 22, 2011
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Tuesday, January 24, 1928
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Age:
83 years old
Tuesday, January 24, 1928
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Age:
83 years old
Delores Mary Ryan
Delores M. Ryan 83 of Rochester, retired Mayo Clinic Employee and long time Rochester resident, died Tuesday July 19th, 2011 at Season’s Hospice with her family at her side.
Delores Mary Majerus was born January 24th, 1928 in Rochester to Lawrence and Bertha (Redding) Majerus. She attended rural Rochester area schools and graduated in 1946 from Plainview high school. On November 26, 1946 she married Stanley B. Ryan, Delores and Stan made their home in Rochester where they raised their six children.
Delores was a long time member of The Church of the Resurrection, Catholic church. She was a unit superviosor in x-ray records at the Mayo Clinic, retiring in 1993. Delores enjoyed gardening, fishing, trips to the casino with friends and spending time with her family. She was a wonderful cook and hosted a family dinner every Monday night where friends were always welcomed.
Survivors include, Mike (Patty) of Stewartville, MN, James (Gaylene), Daniel (Margret), and Tom (Jill) of Rochester: one daughter Patricia (Larry) Viker of Zumbro Falls, and her son-in-law Larry Johnson of Champlin, MN: nine grandchildren, Aaron, Cole, and Josh Johnson, Jason (Michelle), Jonathan (Angie), David, Melissa, Jennifer (Lance Diderrich), Sarah: one great grandson Logan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Stanley, two sisters and one brother, and her daughter Linda Johnson.
The Memorial Mass for Delores Ryan will be at 11:00 AM Friday, July 22, 2011 at The Church of the Resurrection with the Rev. Kevin Connolly offiating. Friends and family may visit from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Thursday, July 21, 2011 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren, Aaron, Cole, Josh, Jason, Jonathan, David, Melissa, Jennifer, and Sarah, her great grandson Logan, Lance Diderrich, and close family friend Dale Hall.
The family requests memorials to Season’s Hospice in Rochester.
Condolences
The family of Delores Mary Ryan has received the following condolences.
It was so great to have known Delores. When I would see her in the summertime, she was always so interested in what I was doing. And who will ever forget her home-made goodies. My deepest sympathy to all of her family and friends. Rest in peace, Delores.
Hello everyone, Just want to say you had a very fine mother. Whenever I ran into her in Rochester, she was always a joy to talk to. It is very hard to lose a parent and we sure miss ours alot. Prays are with you all at this time. Hugs, John & Diane
Ryan Family,
My thoughts and heart go out to you all during this time of loss. Her kindness and generosity of spirit was felt by everyone's lives she touched, even those she touched only briefly, such as mine. She will be missed us all.
Best Wishes,
Elaine
Dear Ryan Family,
Thining and praying on you during this difficult time. She was a WONDERFUL lady and will be missed!!!
For Auntie Delores:
Our hearts still ache with sadness,and
And tears still freely flow,
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.
When days are sad and lonely,
And everthing goes wrong,
We seem to hear you whisper,
" Cheer up and Carry on"
Each time we see your picture
you seem to smile and say,
"Don't cry, I'm only sleeping
we'll meet again someday." Kimberly Kay Lawson July 5,2011
My Auntie (Delores) was my second mom! I could never list all the wonderful things she has given me through my entire life. Growing up next to Auntie, Uncle Stan and her kids, my cousins; and all my visits back to our neighborhood to see Auntie was a gift beyond words. She is a treasure in my heart I will never forget, and I will hold dear every day. I still have the flowers in my garden she gave me, the stories in my mind from all the good times, the love and laughter in my heart that shall never part - dear Auntie who I held so dear, I already miss you and wish you were here. your Connie
To all of the Ryan Family,
We wish we could be there with all of you during this very difficult time. Prayers and love we are sending your way from Florida.
Love Aaron, Alyson and Meagan
Never forget the great times we had together. Always love you and will miss you.You were a second Mom to me.Love you always.Jeanne
Jim and Gaylene,
My sincere sympathy goes out to you at this time. You are in my prayers. God's blessings.
Aunt Vivian
Jim, Gaylene & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Delores' passing. Please know that my sympathies & prayers are with you & your family.
Love to you all,
Melissa
Dear Ryan Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Hope you will find the peace and serenity at this time,knowing that your Mom is not suffering anymore.May God Bless you and keep you in his care.Love,Russ and Mary Jo
Jim, Mike, Patty, Dan and Tom,
Please know that both in the case of Marion and now your Mom, Kathy and I send our heartfelt thoughts, prayers and appreciation for having had those infrequent but very meaningful times with Aunt Delores.
With fond thoughts and memories,
Larry and Kathy
Jim, Mike, Patty, Dan and Tom,
Please know that both in the case of Marion and now your Mom, Kathy and I send our heartfelt thoughts, prayers and appreciation for having had those infrequent but very meaningful times with Aunt Delores.
With fond thoughts and memories,
Larry and Kathy
I want to remember Aunt Delores for the many things she did. She was like a second mom to me. The fishing, water skiing, the weekend cookouts, the building of the retaining wall, the pretty flowers at the lake, and for all the things I didn't mention. I cry for her as I write this, as this is very hard for me to do. I will treasure the last few days that I was able to see and talk to her. I love and will miss her dearly. She is now in heaven with Uncle Stan, and cousin Linda. Dave
I want to remember Aunt Delores for the many things she did. She was like a second mom to me. The fishing, water skiing, the weekend cookouts, the building of the retaining wall, the pretty flowers at the lake, and for all the things I didn't mention. I cry for her as I write this, as this is very hard for me to do. I will treasure the last few days that I was able to see and talk to her. I love and will miss her dearly. She is now in heaven with Uncle Stan, and cousin Linda. Dave
Gaylene and family: My deepest sympathies to you and your husband and family. Your note was beautiful and I'm glad you have wonderful memories of the past three weeks.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of mourning.
A Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is being said for Delores.
God Bless all of you.
Norma DeHart (cousin of Gaylene and Jim)
Patricia & family: We will miss your Mom's homemade cookies and the sweets she offered us during our impromptu visits; she would always send us home with goodies! She was one-of-a-kind & will be deeply missed! Your family is in our prayers & may you find peace & comfort surrounded by loved ones. XO
Your Mother will be missed she was like a second mother to me. May she rest in peace and is now in a much better place and will be with Stan forever.
For just the few times we were around Delores she always made a person feel welcome and like family.
She could make you laugh and help a person enjoy life, she will be greatly missed and so will her baking!
Miss you already Delores.
To the family of Dear Delores,
She was the greatest - always my "go to gal" in radiology! We became friends as well as colleagues. She was always SO helpful, and such a compassionate, thoughtful, sincere individual, it would be very hard not to like her. I admired her & respected her & really, really liked her a lot for many years.
I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Please know that there are many, many Mayo people who felt the same way about Dear Delores.
Our sympathy goes out to your family. Delores was an amazing woman who loved her kids and grandkids very much. It was so neat that she cooked for her kids every monday night. Now that is a great MOM...
May she rest in peace and perhaps cook up a few meals in heaven for those that have gone before us....
GOING TO MISS OUR TALKS.....
LOVE YOU DELORES- YOU ARE ONE NICE LADY.