Obituary of Jane Marie Ryan

Ryan, Jane M.

Saginaw, Michigan

Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and dear friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre. She was 97 years old. Jane Marie Mooney was born on March 30, 1927 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Robert H. and Regina W. (Kehren) Mooney. She graduated from St. Andrew Catholic High School in 1944. Jane then attended and graduated from Michigan State College with her Bachelor Degree in Arts with a major in Elementary Education. She married her high school sweetheart, William T. Ryan, on September 27, 1952. Jane taught her entire career in the Saginaw Public School System for 29 years, retiring in 1992. During her career, she earned her Master’s Degree from Michigan State University in 1980. She loved to bowl, as a member of the Germania Club. She also enjoyed play cards, knitting, reading. Jane loved to travel with her husband, Bill and spending time with her family. She had very fond memories of spending summers at Lake Leelanau.

Jane will be fondly remembered by her five children: Susie (Dave) Helfrecht, Katie (Henry) Woida, Janie (Pat) Wreggelsworth, Bill (Mary Jo) Ryan and Martha (Chris) Skryd; grandchildren: Melissa (Brent) Felsing, Nathan (Michelle) Helfrecht, Janelle (Matthew Maillette) Woida, Henry Woida, Kallee (Bill) Lynn, Allison (Mike) Fisher, Katie Gerow, Danny (Jenny) Ryan, Bethany Ryan, Jessica (Kellan) Cuttance, Samantha (Marcus) Walton, Ryan (Christine) Skryd, Abby Shryd and Shannon Skryd; many great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Jennett Mooney and Mary Jane (Tony) Abbott; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; brothers: Robert (Irma) and Albert Mooney; sister, Irene Bruske; brother-in-law, Mike (Cathy) Ryan.

Jane’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Wellspring Assisted Living and Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre for the excellent care and support provided to Jane and her family.

SERVICE: A funeral service for Jane will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State), Saginaw, Michigan 48603. Rev. Christian F. Tabares will officiate with burial to follow at St. Andrew Cemetery.

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service of 12:00 p.m.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to Saginaw Children’s Zoo.

Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com