Michael T Ryan
Owner & Funeral Director
Michael followed his father into the funeral business over 43 years ago. He is now owner of both the Ryan Funeral Home and Tews Funeral Home, the later being purchased in 1977. He is a former president of the Homewood-Flossmoor Rotary Club, Homewood Chamber of Commerce, and Infant Jesus of Prague Parish. Michael is a graduate of St. Joseph Grammar School, Marian Catholic High School, and finished his education at St. Leo University in Florida and at Worsham Mortuary College. Michael, his wife Sandy, and two sons enjoy traveling whenever possible. He loves golfing and boating.
Michael T Ryan
Owner & Funeral Director
Michael followed his father into the funeral business over 43 years ago. He is now owner of both the Ryan Funeral Home and Tews Funeral Home, the later being purchased in 1977. He is a former president of the Homewood-Flossmoor Rotary Club, Homewood Chamber of Commerce, and Infant Jesus of Prague Parish. Michael is a graduate of St. Joseph Grammar School, Marian Catholic High School, and finished his education at St. Leo University in Florida and at Worsham Mortuary College. Michael, his wife Sandy, and two sons enjoy traveling whenever possible. He loves golfing and boating.
Sandra Ryan
Owner
Sandra, wife and business partner of Michael and mother of their two children.
Loves, traveling with her family whenever possible. Her favorite hobbies are shopping, cooking, and baking.
Sandra Ryan
Owner
Sandra, wife and business partner of Michael and mother of their two children.
Loves, traveling with her family whenever possible. Her favorite hobbies are shopping, cooking, and baking.
Michael J. Schassburger
Funeral Director
Michael J. Schassburger, Sr., has been employed by the Tews Funeral Home since 1977 and now by the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home since January 2007. Michael graduated from Worsham Mortuary College, Chicago, IL Class 'Aug 77. He has a bachelors degree in Economics from Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN, Class '76. He is also a graduate of Thornridge High School, Dolton, IL Class '72 and St. Jude the Apostle Parochial School in South Holland, Class '68. Michael also holds a State of Illinois insurance producers license, enabling him to provide life insurance to our pre-need clients. He is a member of St. Kieran Church and the Homewood-Flossmoor Lions Club. Michael and his wife of 43 years, Patti, are parents of three children and have twelve grandchildren. He now enjoys spending his free time with his wife watching his grandchildren grow.
Michael J. Schassburger
Funeral Director
Michael J. Schassburger, Sr., has been employed by the Tews Funeral Home since 1977 and now by the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home since January 2007. Michael graduated from Worsham Mortuary College, Chicago, IL Class 'Aug 77. He has a bachelors degree in Economics from Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN, Class '76. He is also a graduate of Thornridge High School, Dolton, IL Class '72 and St. Jude the Apostle Parochial School in South Holland, Class '68. Michael also holds a State of Illinois insurance producers license, enabling him to provide life insurance to our pre-need clients. He is a member of St. Kieran Church and the Homewood-Flossmoor Lions Club. Michael and his wife of 43 years, Patti, are parents of three children and have twelve grandchildren. He now enjoys spending his free time with his wife watching his grandchildren grow.
Candace Bartok
Secretary
Candace has been a member our funeral home staff since 2007. Also know as "Candy", she is a 1974 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Candy is the center of all functions of our funeral home being the "go to" person for any and all questions related to the running of the funeral home daily business.
She is the loving mother of two. She enjoys gardening, bike riding and walking in her free time. She is also very active in the welfare of animals being involved with the humane society, rescue and their future placement. She also tends to her own dogs, cats and birds.
Candace Bartok
Secretary
Candace has been a member our funeral home staff since 2007. Also know as "Candy", she is a 1974 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Candy is the center of all functions of our funeral home being the "go to" person for any and all questions related to the running of the funeral home daily business.
She is the loving mother of two. She enjoys gardening, bike riding and walking in her free time. She is also very active in the welfare of animals being involved with the humane society, rescue and their future placement. She also tends to her own dogs, cats and birds.
