Ruth Ann TOROK

5 MAR 1929 - 18 JAN 2014

• BIRTH: 5 MAR 1929, South Bend, St Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 18 JAN 2014, South Bend, St Joseph, IN

• MARRIAGE: 29 MAY 1948, St Joseph County, IN

1.  Rick RYKER

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[N32353] Ruth Ann Torok Ryker

BIRTH 5 Mar 1929
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN

DEATH 18 Jan 2014 (aged 84)
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN

BURIAL
Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park
Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, IN
MEMORIAL ID 124402713

March 5, 1929 - Jan. 18, 2014

SOUTH BEND - Ruth Ann Ryker, 84 years old, passed away on Jan. 18th following an illness. She was born on March 5, 1929, in South Bend, IN. A lifelong resident of South Bend, she worked at Robertson's Department Store in South Bend. She also worked for Naturalizer Shoes at Scotts-dale & University Park Malls. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony de Padua Church for 62 years. She belonged to the Lady's Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Police & was on the reunion committee of Riley High School. Preceding her in death were her parents, Joseph & Ruth (Condon) Torok; and her sister, Geraldine "Jerry" Van Camp. She was married to Russell D. Ryker on May 29, 1948. They were married 51 years before he passed away in 1999. Surviving are her children, Connie Jo Swanson (Gary) living in Homestead, FL, and Rick J. Ryker (Linda) living in Granger, IN; grand-children, Vance Russell "Rusty" Young (Amie) living in Smyrna, TN, Andrew Joseph "Andy" Young (Anais) living in Homestead, FL, Shannon Lyn Ryker living in Delaware, OH, and Ryan Walter Ryker living in Granger, IN; and great-grandchildren, James Logan Young & Aubrey Mae Young. Special thanks to her goddaughter, Carrie (Maul) Smalley (Dave), for all their help. She enjoyed gambling at Las Vegas & the Blue Chip, and working in her yard. A private service will be held following cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. To send condolences, please visit www.McGannHay.com. .

Published in South Bend Tribune on Jan. 22, 2014