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Paul Ryan

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Paul Eugene Ryan, 61, died Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Christian Hospital NE. 

He was born July 9, 1964 in Carlinville, IL the son of the late James and Guida (Gilbert) Ryan. 

Paul worked as a dispatcher for a transport company for many years. On June 15, 2002 in Brighton, he married Tracy Singleton, and she survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Paula Underhill of Alton, Stephanie Childers of Texas, three sons, Justin Ryan of Alton, Bryan Singleton of Alton and Nicholas Singleton of Godfrey, nine grandchildren, four brothers, Patrick Ryan of Alton, Jack (Lek) Ryan of Austin, TX, Bill (Margaret) Ryan of Bethalto, Tom (Lisa) Ryan of Alton, six sisters, Joan (Ray) Darr of Alton, Norma (Ron) Klein of Alton, Mary (Mark) Weiss of Bethalto, Sue McGibany of Alton, Janet (Kevin) Brooks of Eldred, Judy (Rob) Maher of Alton, two brother in laws, John Schulz and Jerry Tolle. 

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter, Randi Ryan, one son, Paul Ryan, Jr., one brother, Robert Ryan and three sisters, Marie Schulz, Margie Poynor and Trisha Tolle. 

No services are scheduled at this time. 

Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and online guestbook may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.


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