The Superior Express -

Patty Jo Sorge, 59, died Saturday at her residence in York. She was born on Nov. 11, 1960 in Deshler to Floyd and Dorothy

(Heyen) Sorge.

Patty married Michael Ryan, Sr. on Aug. 17, 1977, in Texas. To this marriage three children were born, Michael, Jr., Mary and Katie.

Her hobbies included playing cards (10 point pitch) and Bingo.

She attended school in York, and later received an associate degree from Hastings Community College.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Patty is survived by her son, Mike Ryan Jr., York; daughters, Mary Sherman, York; Katie Ryan, York; son, Lukas Draeger, Osceola; sister, Ruth Long, San Jose, Calif.; brother, David Sorge of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m., today (Thursday) at Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler with Pastor Joseph Love officiating. Interment will be in the Deshler City Cemetery.