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Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria. A private interment, with Military Honors by the InterVeterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County, will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.
Ryan was born on December 26, 1979, the son of Michael Harker and Dorothy Lynn. His father preceded him in death.
He is survived by his mother, of Peoria; daughter, Beverly Harker of Manito; sons, Philip and James Harker of Manito; brothers, William (Tina Schierer) Wagley of East Peoria and Michael Wagley of Peoria; sister, Sara Gresham Graham of Iowa; aunts, Jennie Ice and Carol (Larry) McKinney, all of Peoria; companion, Sarah Godsey of Peoria; and several nephews and cousins.
In 2006, Ryan enlisted in the National Guard and served at Ft. Bragg, NC, before being transferred to Afghanistan. He returned home from the war in 2010 and earned the Army Commendation Medal for Operation Enduring Freedom. He was dedicated to the military.
He was employed as a Supervisor with Vonachen Services in Peoria. He had a deep love for music and enjoyed traveling to see concerts. He always had a smile that was contagious. He loved being around children and children loved being around him. In his heart, he cared for all things, including dogs, reptiles and many other species.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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| shelley | goodbye buttercup | January 4, 2015 |
So many things I would like to say..but the words won't come... I hope the other side is better on you. Tell Steve Hey if you see him..
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| Carol & Larry | Aunt & Uncle | January 14, 2015 |
May our beautiful nephew, cousin, father, brother, & son rest in peace until we all see u again. You were deeply loved & will forever be missed .We love u forever
| Cecilia Bourguet | My deepest condolences | January 8, 2015 |
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
http://www.jw.org
| Scott B | To a great young man | January 5, 2015 |
Dorthy and family my deepest condolences to all Ryan will be greatly missed by all who knew him he was a man to look up to that did what others Only dream to do ! I'm Sorry Scott B
| melissa | Always forever | January 4, 2015 |
Our 3 children are saddened by his loss as am I, he will be with us forever. He served from 2006 to 2009 and did basic training in fort benning Georgia but he was stationed out of Bartonville Illinois with the 1-178
| Linda Cox | RIP Ryan | January 4, 2015 |
To Dorothy and Family.
You have my deepest sympathy.
You neighbor Linda
You have my deepest sympathy.
You neighbor Linda
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