John William Rylander Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John William Rylander of Sterling, Illinois, who passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John William Rylander to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Verner Rylander and Pauline Rylander (Yocum) of Oneida, Illinois.; his sisters, Lillian "Lil'Voss and Karen Moody (Charles "Chuck" Rylander); and his sister-in-law Judy Rylander.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Hajostek (Litwiler); his daughter Jennifer (Joseph McCleary); his grandchildren, Alex (Justice) and Kaitie; his son John Rylander, Jr. (Rika); his grandchildren, Tobias and Jesper; his great grandchildren, Cinna, Tino and Addy; his stepson Josh (Melissa Hajostek); his stepgrandchildren, Jarret, Kaylee, Jessie and Jema; his stepdaughter Jacy Hajostek; his stepgrandchildren, Trevor (Jessie) and Kalan; his stepson Jate Hajostek; his stepgrandchildren, Jax, Julien, Joel and Jonah; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Easton, Mazzie and Theodore; and his brother-in-law Ron Moody. He is also survived by nephews and nieces.
