Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-September 11, 1908
PEARL MEANS RYAN
Pearl MEANS RYAN, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Lauren MEANS was born at Oakdale on August 25, 1880 and died Sunday morning August 30, 1908 at the home of her parents. She was married to Robert RYAN on February 11, 1903 at Omaha. She leaves her parents, a brother and five sisters. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday after which interment was in the Oakdale Cemetery. Rev. SHACKLOCK of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiated.