Heaven gained an angel

                                                                   Meghann Marie

                                                    June 27, 1987             May 24, 2018
                                                           

After putting together her last puzzle with her Mom and teaching others how to be a perfect example of love and acceptance for over 30 years, Meghann decided to let go peacefully, Thursday May 24, 2018 after spending five weeks at St. Francis Hospital, where she inspired, entertained, and humored everyone!

Meghann was born on June 27, 1987 in Princeton to Jill Maglio. Meghann is survived by her parents Jill (Dan) Ryan of Kewanee. Meg has one wonderful stepsister, Brittney Ryan, a special niece, Alexzandra Ryan, and a step-brother Jacob Ryan; maternal aunt Valerie Longhurst; maternal uncles Mick (Marybeth) Maglio and Bill Maglio; special cousins Steven and Liz Maglio and Peyton and Andrew Longhurst; maternal grandfather John Maglio. She will be looking forward to reuniting with her maternal grandmother Donna Maglio and her maternal great-grandmother Irene Deemy, her paternal great grandmother Jean Maglio and paternal great grandfather John Maglio. Meghann will
also be blessed to join step grandparents Ed and Golda Ryan along with step grandma Rose Ann Ryan. 

Meghann was a joy to all that met her.

She loved to swim, work puzzles, compete

in the Special Olympics, collect Mickey and 

Minnie items, and kick everyone’s butt in UNO.

Her buddy, Curious George, was always 

nearby keeping her company and stealing puzzle

pieces. 

Below is one of the many pictures of Meghann
at the Special Olympics. 

Meghann donated her hair to Locks of Love 
twice in honor of her cousin Peyton Longhurst,
who has Alopecia. She began her love for Wheel
 of Fortune at a young age while spending time 
with her maternal great grandmother known to her
 as “Munna”. 

Munna and Meghann

Meghann enjoyed spending her weekdays attending workshop at KCCDD where she had many friends. She was especially fond of her friend and workshop leader, Jera. Meghann had a lifelong friend, Abby Buckman Hajar, who always inspired Meghann to fight back from illness. 

Jera and Meghann

Meg and Abby 

Meg Skying with Abby 

My life will never be the same.

The Online Support group in cancelled until further notice