Florence A. Ryan

(nee Baloy)

Age 95, of Lockport passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born and raised in Joliet and a resident of Lockport for many years. Member of St. Dennis Church, Lockport. Florence was an avid golfer and enjoyed the ladies league at Texaco for many wonderful years. She was an exceptional cook and loved baking. Above all else she cherished spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Ryan (2005); her parents, John and Helen (nee Semplinski) Baloy; two brothers, Lawrence and Michael Baloy; six sisters, Olga Bowsher, Helen Krumlinde, Sophie Cook, Catherine Siron, Evelyn O'Brien, and Barbara Clement.

Survived by her devoted children, Tim (Vicki) Ryan, Kim (Ron) Darin, Tom Ryan and Jackie (Ron) Beck; 10 loving grandchildren, Amy (Rory) King, Emily (James) Miller, Ryan (Jordan) Darin, Tom (Tina) Ryan, Tim (Katie) Ryan, Matthew Ryan, Zachary (Allison) Ryan, Taylor Beck, Molly Beck and Mandy Beck; many cherished great grandchildren; one brother, Frank Baloy; her dear friend and caregiver, Sharon Gaska; and numerous family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Dennis Church or Lightways Hospice in Florence's name would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, at St. Dennis Church 1214 S. Hamilton St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 10:00am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Interment following Mass at Woodlawn Cemetery, Joliet.