JAMES RYAN DIED THURSDAY

SERVICES HELD MONDAY AT BLAIR METHODIST CHURCH

Funeral services were held today (Monday) at the Methodist Church for James Ryan, 76 years of age, who died Thursday at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha.

The Rev. Dale Westadt officiated at the First Methodist Church with interment in the Blair Cemetery. The Herman Masonic Lodge was in charge of services at the cemetery.

Mr. Ryan, a retired Washington County farmer, was born Feb. 25, 1886 in Blair, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ryan. On June 9, 1909 he married Miss Hannah Jensen. Mr. and Mrs. Jensen retired a few years ago and moved to Blair, residing at 2163 Lincoln Street.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hannah Ryan; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Pence (Clarice) of Blair; six sons, Russell of Blair, Perry of Menamonie, Wis., Kelly and Robert of Blair, Curtis of Omaha and William Ryan of Blair.

Also brothers, Will Ryan, Omaha; Van H. Ryan, Norfolk; sisters Mrs. Clarence Jensen of Fremont; Mrs. Rudolph Mencke of Blair; and Mrs. Mike Larsen of Omaha.

Pallbearers were Milo Jensen, Gene Ryan, Dick Nelson, Myron Tofte, Paul Pieper, and Harold Ryan.

The Campbell Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.