Virginia Bell Pauline Ryan, 86, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012, at Brookside Health Care Center. She was born on September 6, 1925, in Hoisington, KS, the daughter of the late Sigmund E. and Mary Elizabeth (Herdt) Nuss. She was educated in the schools of Hoisington. On June 6, 1957, she married Robert P. Ryan in Racine, WI; he preceded her in death on March 21, 2003. They lived in Racine until moving to Lincolnshire, IL, in 1966. Then later moved to Kenosha in 1994 and has resided here since. Virginia was a former member of Holy Spirit Church in Lincolnshire, IL, and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kenosha. She was a wonderful cook, loved family gatherings and trips to Pottawatomie and loved animals of all kinds. Surviving Virginia is her son, Wallace R. (Donna) Hansen of Mazomanie, WI; three step children, Robert (Susan) Ryan Jr. of Jackson, GA, and Patrick C. (Joanne) Ryan and Kathleen L. Tenuta, both of Kenosha; eleven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond W. Nuss, Billy D. Nuss, Richard E. Nuss, and Melvin Nuss; and a sister, Helen Karst of Hoisington, KS. Thank you to the entire staff at Brookside Care Center for the wonderful care and compassion they gave to Ginny. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 15th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Kenosha at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until time of the Mass. Entombment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Safe Harbor Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Virginia’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com