Mary Lee Ryan, age 77, passed away June 21, 2025, in Milwaukee.

Mary was born in Milwaukee on July 27, 1947, daughter of the late LeRoy and Marion (Bailey) Ryan. She graduated from Wauwatosa East High School in 1965 and attended Patricia Stevens Finishing School. She spent the greater part of her career as a travel agent in Chicago at Marina Travel then returning to Milwaukee in 2003 where she worked at East Town Travel until her retirement. As a travel agent, Mary loved exploring the world and she enjoyed helping others do the same. She was an accomplished artist and touched many people with her drawings and paintings.

Survivors include her sister, Tracey (John) Rush of Dubuque, Iowa; nephew Christopher (Amy) Rush and their children, nephew Timothy Rush; niece Megan (Matthew) Weber and their children; many beloved Murphy and Bailey relatives.

The family is grateful for the care shown Mary by friends Tim and Julie Taggart, her apartment manager Maria Silen and many other neighbors, and doctors Becky Massey and Kegan Julien.

In accordance with her wishes, a memorial celebration will be held in the near future. Anyone wishing to honor Mary's memory with a donation to Eastside Senior Services may do so online at https://essmilw.org/donate/ or 1840 N. Prospect Ave., Box 216, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

A Celebration of Mary's Life will be held Sunday, July 27th from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at County Clare Irish Inn & Pub ,1234 N Astor Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.