George H. Ryan Sr., was the thirty-ninth governor of the state of Illinois. He served as governor from 1999 to 2003. He began his professional career as a pharmacist and went on to public service in 1972. His journey included minority leader of the Illinois House of Representatives, speaker of the house, and lieutenant governor from 1991-1999, before he was elected governor. He is best known for his work on the death penalty and the criminal justice system, and establishing relations with Cuba.

He was married to the love of his life, Lura Lynn, for 55 years. Together they raised six children and many grandchildren followed. He passed away in March, 2025, at his home in Kankakee, Illinois.

October 23rd through the 26^th, At Your Service will be hosting his estate sale from his home in Kankakee Illinois. There will be many items from across all aspects of his life: from his home and furnishings, sports and leisure, and memorabilia from his professional life and legacy.

We have included a sampling of some of the items that will be available for purchase, with more pictures to follow. Keep checking our website and our estatesales.net listing as we will continue to add more items and information in the upcoming weeks to the sale.