Janice M. Ryan, 75, of Kansas City, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024.Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 PM, Monday, January 15, 2024 at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS.Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 16, at the Cathedral of St. Peter, 416 N. 14th St. Kansas City, KS 66102.Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Bishop Ward High School.
Janice was born January 24, 1948, in Kansas City, KS to James R. and Marguerite (Hollecker) Kennedy. She was a graduate of Bishop Ward High School, Class of 1966, and received her Bachelor's at Kansas State University. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and is still very involved today. She was also a member of the Junior League of Wyandotte County, St. Patrick Catholic Church and the choir, and volunteer at Ronald McDonald House and Catholic Charities. Janice loved of Cobagomiss Lodge in Deerwood Minnesota, she went EVERY year since 1948!
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband James William "Jim" Ryan in 2008. She is survived by her daughter Maureen (Luis Rodriguez) Ryan, five grandchildren, Amaris, Lucas, Jr., Luis III, Adriel and many extended family members and friends.