Obituaries

Winnetka's Mary S. Ryan Remembered

She was born May 18, 1929 and died January 9, 2014.

The following obituary is courtesy of Donnellan Family Funeral Services.

Mary S. Ryan of Winnetka, born May 18, 1929 and died January 9, 2014.

She graduated from New Trier High School in 1947. She was married to Michael Brand Zeddies from 1950 to 1974; they raised their four children in Glencoe.

She dedicated many years volunteering her time and talents to local organizations. Her passions were music, attending the CSO and Lyric Opera, and books.

She is survived by her brother James Sheean Ryan (91) of Boulder City, Nevada; four loving children: Suzanne Zeddies Nyren (Dennis), Michael Brand Zeddies, Jr. (Judy), Maryan Zeddies Darmstadter (Andrew), and John Lorden Zeddies (Frances); six grandchildren, Christopher, Courtney, Amanda, Henry, Paul and Nicholas.

A private visitation was held on January 10, 2014 at Donnellan Family Funeral Home in Skokie. Interment is private.


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