Nellie J. Ryan

Nellie J. Ryan

June 24, 1936 - Sept. 27, 2022

INDIANOLA, Neb. — Nellie J. Ryan, age 86, of Indianola, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at Community Hospital in McCook, Neb.

One of eight children, Nellie was born on June 24, 1936 in Bartley, Neb., to parents, Frank and Johanna (Schutte) Sughroue. She attended school in Indianola where she also graduated high school in 1954.

On Oct. 27, 1953, Nellie married the love of her life, James Joseph Ryan, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola. Following James’ service in the United States Army, the couple made their home on the Ryan family farm north of Indianola. They were the proud parents of 10 children. Nellie embraced her role as home maker and to her, being at home was like being in Heaven. She enjoyed baking, making crafts, sewing and creating homemade Christmas gifts for the Ryan Christmas weekend she anticipated each year. Mom reminded us daily that “we are so blessed.” She was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society.

Nellie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Ryan in 1988; two sons, Hank Ryan in 1976 and Roady Ryan in 1997; one granddaughter, Rebecca Peterson in 1988, five brothers; and two sisters.

Those left to cherish her memory include her three sons, Jack (Lisa) Ryan of Indianola, Vincent (Erin) Ryan of Chadron, Neb., and Herb (Elizabeth) Ryan of Indianola; five daughters, Bridget (Fred) Uhe of Papillion, Neb., Kate (John) Peterson of Elwood, Neb., Sophia (Rex) Hauxwell of Ralston, Neb., JoHanna (Kerry) Scott of McCook and Maggie (Jesse) Mintken of Grand Island, Neb.; daughter-in-law, Peggy Rauch of Mohave Valley, Ariz.; sisters-in-law, Marge Sughroue of Omaha, Neb., Jean Sughroue of Cambridge, Neb., Sharon Deon of McCook and Mary (Vrbas) Sughroue of Culbertson; 28 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, with another one of the way and the first great-great-grandchild due in January; along with many extended family members.

Memorial contributions are suggested in Nellie’s name for future designation and may be directed to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Ryan Family, P.O. Box 476, McCook, NE 69001.

Visitation with family present to greet friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook.

Recitation of the Rosary will follow visitation, beginning at 7 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home.

A Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola with Father Michael Houlihan and Father Robert Barnhill as Celebrants.

Burial will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Indianola.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.