Birth place: Maquoketa, Iowa
Birth name: George Homer Ryan, Sr.
Father: Thomas Ryan, pharmacist
Mother: Jeannette Ryan
Marriage: Lura Lynn Lowe (1956-June 27, 2011, her death)
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February 7, 2009 – An Illinois appellate court rules that Ryan is eligible for part of his state pension, an estimated $65,000 a year. The pension will cover the years he worked in the state legislature and as the lieutenant governor. The Illinois Attorney General plans to appeal.
February 19, 2010 – The Supreme Court reverses the appellate court decision stating that Ryan is not entitled to any of his state pension.
June 27, 2011 – Ryan’s wife Lura dies after suffering from terminal lung cancer. Ryan is temporarily released from prison so that he can be with her during her final hours.
January 30, 2013 – Is released to home confinement to complete the rest of his sentence.
July 3, 2013 – Is released from home confinement.
