Lura Lynn Ryan | |
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| First Lady of Illinois | |
| In role January 11, 1999 – January 13, 2003 | |
| Governor | George Ryan |
| Preceded by | Brenda Edgar |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Blagojevich |
| Second Lady of Illinois | |
| In role January 10, 1983 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Governor | James R. Thompson |
| Preceded by | Sandra O'Neal |
| Succeeded by | Kathy Kustra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lura Lynn Lowe July 5, 1934 Aroma Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 27, 2011 (aged 76) Kankakee, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Kankakee Memorial Gardens and Chapel Mausoleum Kankakee, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | Moser Business College Kankakee High School |
Lura Lynn Ryan (July 5, 1934 – June 27, 2011) was the First Lady of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1999 to 2003. She was the wife of former Illinois Governor George Ryan.[1][2][3]
- ^ Sclikerman, Becky (2011-06-28). "George Ryan, released from prison, at wife's side when she died". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
- ^ McKinney, Dave (1999-01-11). "Lura Lynn Ryan: 'June Cleaver without the pearls'". Joliet Herald News. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
- ^ Angelo, Phil (2011-06-29). "Lura Lynn Ryan: State's former first lady was 'June Cleaver without the pearls". Daily Journal (Illinois). Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2011-07-15.