Kendra Sue Ryan

Kendra Sue Ryan, 42 of Bellaire passed away December 7, 2023 at home after a valiant battle with cancer.  She was born February 10, 1981 in Petoskey the daughter of Anthony Ryan and Beth Ann Brill.

   Kendra was a 1999 graduate of Bellaire High School and went on to be the hardworking business owner of Kendra’s Outdoor Services.  She was a wonderful artist and could often be found putting together a variety of puzzles.  Kendra was a dedicated football fan especially to the Detroit Lions and U of M teams.  She enjoyed nature and also had a love for music. 

   On September 2, 2005, she married Craig White who survives.  Also surviving are her mother and stepfather Beth and Barry Gilmer of Evart, grandmother Reina Ryan of Springfield, OH, brothers and their children; Jake Ryan with Emma and Kaylee Ryan all of Bellaire, Zak Ryan with Oakleigh Ryan of Boyne City, Adam Shimmons with Josie Shimmons of Evart, stepsons Steve (Tammi) White, Mike (Nicole) White, grandsons Connor, Tyler, Brandon, and Landon, stepmom Colleen Ryan of Traverse City, stepbrother Ryan Rieck of Traverse City, stepsister Breeana (Kevin) Perkins with Brecken of Traverse City, mother-in-law Marilyn White of Bellaire, brother-in-law Greg (Cindy) White of Bellaire, sister-in-law Jackie (Doug) McGuire of Central Lake, nephew Ryan (Casie) White with Olivia and niece Taylor (Nick) Kanaziz with Ryker. She was preceded in death by her father Anthony in 2022, grandparents Sue and Kenneth Brill and Paul Ryan, and many good friends.

   A celebration of life will be held in the spring.  Memorial contributions can be given to the Antrim County High Tea for Cancer Prevention, PO BOX 218, Bellaire, MI 49615 or Munson Foundation, c/o Hospice, 1105 Sixth St, Traverse City, MI 49684.

   Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.