Maxine Ryan

Maxine Elaine Ryan, 87, of Goodhue, died Monday, May 26, 2025 at her home in Loving Residence in Red Wing.

She was born February 1, 1938 in Red Wing to Milton and Mildred (Lorenson) Larson. She grew up in Vasa and attended country schools before graduating from Red Wing Central High School in 1955. On November 26, 1955 she married Leo Ryan at St. Columbkill Catholic Church where she became a life-long member.

She was a wonderful homemaker and farm wife, raising 7 children on their farm in Goodhue. Over the years she worked various jobs in the area, including at the local newspaper, cleaning for a hotel in Zumbrota, and waitressing at the Edgewood Café.

When she was younger, she loved going dancing with Leo. She enjoyed playing records and singing along with her children. Despite struggles with her health, she was known for her spotless house. She loved playing cards with her family and friends and looked forward to family gatherings. Maxine was always outgoing and could make friends with anyone. She had the gift of gab and never met a stranger. While not Irish by blood, she joined Leo in celebrating St. Patrick's Day with all the luck of the Irish. She enjoyed babies and little ones and was thrilled to become a grandmother. She was a member of the Homemakers Society and enjoyed their monthly meetings and outings. She was also active with the CCW at church.

She was outwardly affectionate and very loving. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she will be missed by many, including her 6 children surviving; Victoria (Paul) Ryan, Patricia (Jon) Roschen, Karolyn (Steven) Peterson, Barbara (Richard) Evans, all of Goodhue, and Roger Ryan of Red Wing, Kathleen (Gerard Poncelet) Ryan of Kenyon; daughter-in-law, Debra Ryan of Hudson, Wisc.; grandchildren, Carissa (Colin) Brown, Garrett (Katie) Ryan, Andrew, Keith (Crystal), Nathan (Haley), Corey (Heather), and Craig Ryan, Derek (Callie), Kyle (Megan), Kaylee (Scott) and Emilee (Jacob) Roschen, Christopher (May) and Mitchell (Emma) Ryan, Rachel (Jeremy) Koenig, Joshua (Laura) Peterson, Malory (Bryant) Grover, Angela (Evan) Ramseth, William Peterson, Ryan, Haley (Noah) Gonzales, Kathryn, and Julia Evans, Noah, Katarina, and Markus Rechtzigel; 35 great-grandchildren; brother, Roger (Lori) Larson, and sister-in-law, Algene Larson; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo; son, Bradley; brothers, Lowell, Donald and Douglas Larson; and sister, LaVonne Nelson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025 at St. Columbkill Catholic Church in Goodhue with Father Thomas McCabe presiding. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. prior to the service at church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com