Carol A. Ryan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Carol A. Ryan of Faribault, Minnesota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 23, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Carol is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Carol's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anton Goracke and Gladys Goracke (Meyer); her sister Dorothy Harmon (Goracke); and her siblings-in-law, Bill Treinen and Kay Goracke.
She is survived by: her son Dominic Ryan (Sue Jacobson); her grandsons, Zach Ryan (Sarah) and Luke Ryan (Jaden Nguyen); and her siblings, Ralph Goracke, Gail Soukup and Lorraine Treinen. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church (139 Mercy Dr, Faribault, MN 55021). A Mass was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Calvary Cemetery (3415 Calvary Dr, Faribault, MN 55021).