Ryan D. Haenitsch, 53, of Ashton, Il., passed away November 28, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Ryan was born April 2, 1956 in Rochelle, Il., son of Melvin and Shirley (Carter) Haenitsch. He married Jeanette Coan July 24, 1982 in Ashton, Il. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette, of Ashton, Il.; one son, Jeremy, of Polo, Il.; one grandson, Austin, of Chana; his parents, Melvin (Wilma) of Ashton and Shirley Williams of Rochelle; one mother-in-law, Jean Coan, of Belvidere; two brothers, Randy (Linda), of Etters, Penn. and Rob (Christy) of Ashton; one sister, Kayla (Steve) Cotone of Roscoe, Il.; two nieces and seven nephews. He is preceded in death by, one brother the late Russell. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday December 4, 2009 at Coulon-Lyons Family Funeral Home 601 Richardson Ave. Ashton 815-453-2441. with Pastor Tom Renardo officiating, a visitation will be held from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday December 3, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial private. A memorial fund has been established.