Ruth Byrne Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Byrne of Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on September 15, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Byrne to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dale E Wilson and Dorothy Wilson (Withrow); her husband Richard D. Byrne; her sister Marcia Lewellen of Peoria, IL; and her sister-in-law Mary Ellen Byrne of Peoria, IL.
She is survived by: her former spouse Thomas Griffith; her children, Mary Beth Breig (Paul) of Tavares, FL, Richard H. Byrne (Sheri) of Dunlap, IL and Deborah Lynn Hall (Mike) of Winter Springs, FL; her grandchildren, Shane, Brianna, Brittany, Bristen, Stephanie, Jackie, Megan, Michaela, Zach, Cody and Janet; her great grandchildren, Johnathon, Arya, MacKenzie, Madelyn, Paul, Beau, Annie, Maya, Malik, Storm and Kieran; her sister Robin Galick (Gary) of Knoxville, TN; and her sisters-in-law, Sue Woolley (Chuck) of Peoria, Carol Kellington (Hank) of Mapleton, IL and Patti Kluenie (Chuck) of Summerfield, FL.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Northminster Presbyterian Church (10720 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61615). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
