Funeral services for former Gov. George Ryan to be held this week in Kankakee
Funeral services for former Illinois Gov. George Ryan will be held this week in Kankakee.
Ryan — a Republican who served in the Illinois House, as Illinois secretary of state, Illinois House speaker, lieutenant governor and ultimately as the state’s 39th governor — died Friday at 91. He was known for enacting a state moratorium on the death penalty, eventually leading to its abolition in the state. Ryan was indicted on fraud and racketeering charges and served six years in prison.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee, according to Ryan’s obituary. A memorial will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church on Thursday at noon.
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