Mrs. Ilse Ryerson

AIKEN - Mrs. Ilse Johanna Ryerson died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at Eden Gardens.

A memorial service will be private.

Mrs. Ryerson, a native of Graz, Austria, was a former opera singer and fashion model. She was Catholic.

Survivors include two daughters, Karen Slauson, Aiken, and Liana Chirichella, Boonton Township, N.J.; a sister, Margot Tichy, Dusseldorf, Germany; and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834.

George Funeral Home, Park Avenue, is in charge of arrangements.