Hazel Stirneman Ryan

1927 - 2015

Hazel Stirneman Ryan obituary, 1927-2015, Louisville, KY

BORN

1927

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Arch L. Heady at Resthaven

4400 Bardstown Road

Louisville, Kentucky

Hazel Ryan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2015.

Hazel Stirneman Ryan, 87, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2015 in Cincinnati OH. She was the beloved wife of the late George B. Ryan. Hazel was born December 15, 1927 in Louisville KY. to the late John and Emma Hahlen Stirneman. She graduated in 1945½ as the salutatorian of Louisville Girls High School and was a longtime member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. She had a creative, crafty side and was an avid UK enthusiast.

Hazel is survived by her three children: Robyne Ryan, George Garrett Ryan, and Shawn Robert Ryan (Theresa); one sister, Edna Graves; three grandchildren: Jason Schroeder, Lauren Alisse Smith, and Hollie Ann Doll (Eric); three great-grandchildren: Olivia, Tyler and Bryce Doll; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Barnabas Catholic Church with entombment to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8pm on Monday at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

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April 9, 2015

Hazel Ryan

April 6, 2015

Robyn,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom.
I remember speaking with her, when I worked at Heritage Insurance. She was
such a sweet lady. Always talking about her family.
Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Patty Smith

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