Burdett – Joel Raymond Ryan was born prematurely on January 22, 2016; the son of Jason L. and Jenae L. Skelton Ryan. He died January 24, 2016 at 2 days old at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was a tiny little guy who made a huge impact on the lives of those he touched.

Survivors include: his parents; maternal grandparents, Jason and Renae Skelton, Larned; paternal grandparents, Jim and Lynn Ryan, Burdett; maternal great grandparents, Larry and Janet Skelton, Larned and Tom and Lois Lacock, Rossville, Kansas; paternal great grandmothers, Virginia Ryan, Spearville and Kathy Sherlock, Hollenburg, KS; Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandfathers; Raymond Ryan and Jerry Still.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at Brown's Grove Cemetery, Burdett, with Father John Strasser presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Memorials may be given to Joel Ryan Medical Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.