Miriam Josephine Ryan (Maillie)
May 11, 1935 — June 14, 2013
Miriam J. Ryan, 78, of Marion, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Rev. David O’Connor. The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Inurnment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Miriam is survived by four children, Sue Ryan-Anderson of Marion, Michael (moe.) Ryan, of Marion, Kim Ryan, of Iowa City, and Thomas Ryan of Marion. Also surviving are Paul (Maureen) Ryan; three grandchildren, Matthew Anderson, Elisabeth Ryan, and Levi Ryan; many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and several dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Helen Moeller; two brothers, Neil Scott and Jeff Maillie.
Miriam was born May 11, 1935, the daughter of James and Alice (Barker) Maillie in Oelwein, Iowa. Miriam was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. She was also a member of the musical literary club and volunteered at the Marion Public Library, where she served on the board.
She often said, “I love my life!” She also had a love affair with words, books, grammar, history, politics, and puzzles of all kinds. Miriam brought her “zest” for life to all who knew her.
Miriam is survived by four children, Sue Ryan-Anderson of Marion, Michael (moe.) Ryan, of Marion, Kim Ryan, of Iowa City, and Thomas Ryan of Marion. Also surviving are Paul (Maureen) Ryan; three grandchildren, Matthew Anderson, Elisabeth Ryan, and Levi Ryan; many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and several dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Helen Moeller; two brothers, Neil Scott and Jeff Maillie.
Miriam was born May 11, 1935, the daughter of James and Alice (Barker) Maillie in Oelwein, Iowa. Miriam was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. She was also a member of the musical literary club and volunteered at the Marion Public Library, where she served on the board.
She often said, “I love my life!” She also had a love affair with words, books, grammar, history, politics, and puzzles of all kinds. Miriam brought her “zest” for life to all who knew her.
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