Henrietta Wilhemina Ryan, age 97
April 17, 1923 – December 5, 2020
Henrietta Wilhemina Ryan, 97, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, left her mortal life
and entered the Glorious Kingdom of our Lord on December 5, 2020. Though a strong woman, she was unable to overcome the devastating effects of Covid-19.
A private family burial will be Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Dieterich, Illinois.
Per Henrietta's wishes there will be no service. In loving memory of Henrietta, memorials may be given
to the Crisis Nursery in Effingham, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at
www.meyerfh.com.
Henrietta was born on April 17, 1923, in Bishop township, to Frank and Mahala (Cole) Hartke. She married
Leo F. Ryan on October 11, 1942, they were married for 68 years before his death on December 20, 2010.
Henrietta was a talented seamstress, crafting the most beautiful quilts by hand, she was famous with her family
for her homemade pies. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was a woman
of quiet dignity and faith.
She is survived by daughters – Carole (Bob) Schottman of Franklin, Tennessee and
Catherine (William) Arnold of Effingham, Illinois
Grandchildren – Stephen (Emily) Schottman Austin, Texas, Heather (Terry) Cook of McCrae Georgia, Angela
Arnold (Brian) of Effingham, Illinois, Brianne (Jeremy) Holmes of Athens, Illinois
Great-grandchildren – Grace, Grant, Shayla and Sophie Cook, Leo and Ellie Schottman, Aurora and Layla
Holmes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters; Georgann Lyons, Alice Fortenberry, brothers;
Gordon Hartke, Jim Hartke, Frank Hartke Jr.
