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.

Henrietta 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 and Alice Fortenberry, brothers; Gordon Hartke, Jim Hartke and Frank Hartke Jr.