Ryan Patrick Conlon, 43, died on Thursday, October 11 in Mount Prospect, IL. He was the beloved son of Jim and Carol (nee Devereaux) Conlon; loving brother of Kevin (Tricia), Megan and the late Kate Conlon; fond nephew of Gwen Conlon, Lucy (Eugene) Jean, Dolores Devereaux, Mary Lee (Ray) Hane and Donna Conlon; cherished cousin of many; and a dear friend to all. He was preceded in death by his sister Kate Conlon; cousin Shannon Hane; aunt Mary (Louie) Hemmerick; and uncle John Conlon.
Ryan was born on July 29, 1975 in Arlington Heights, IL and grew up in Mount Prospect, IL. Ryan was a St. Raymond School graduate, a proud Prospect High School graduate where he earned all-conference honors in football, and a University of Iowa graduate. He was a gifted athlete with a passion for handball, snow and water skiing, and Hobie Cat sailing. Among Ryan’s greatest joys in life were the days he spent flying the hull with his friends and family on Lake Michigan. Ryan was a gentle soul with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
Visitation Saturday 9:00 A.M. until Mass 11:00 A.M. at St. Raymond de Penafort Church, Elmhurst Rd. (Rt. 83) and Lincoln St. Mt. Prospect.
Interment Private.
Arrangements by Friedrichs Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Association, 1275 K Street, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005. (www.alsa.org)