Ronnie Ryan

Ronnie Lee Ryan, 53, Independence, passed away Friday, November 18, 2005 at his home in Indpendence. Ronnie was born June 27, 1952, in Hutchinson, Kansas the son of Frankie and Ruth Whitecotton Ryan. Ronnie worked as a livestock handler and welder. He was a member of the Independence Alcoholic Anonymous Group. He married Kathy J. Hare on January 21, 1974. She survives. Other survivors include: 3 Sons: Jason Ryan Derby, Kansas Jarrett Ryan Derby, Kansas Mark Ryan Independence, Kansas 1 Daughter: Sabrina Wren Independence, Kansas 2 Sisters: Kathy Transue Liberty, Kansas Janet Crawford Hutchinson, Kansas 11 Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Jimmy Ryan. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, at the Harrisonville Cemetery. Mr. Ryan will lie in state from 1-8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. A special message for the family may be left at www.penwellgabel.com