Joseph F. Ryan, at rest Dec. 24th, beloved son of the late Elmer and Mary Margaret; dear brother of Donna (Ron) Kiefer; loving uncle of  Rebecca Ann Mittleman, Jaime Litjens and Nicole and Ryan Kiefer. A memorial visitation will be held at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove on Thursday January 4th from 3 to 8 p.m. Inurnment to be held privately.