Memorial

Ryan Matthew Corrigan, 24, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa peacefully passed away in his sleep on June 5, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice. He was the beloved son of Jeff Corrigan and Kirsten Corrigan.

The family will receive friends at the Cedar Memorial Chapel Stateroom, located at 4200 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. A funeral mass to honor the life of Ryan Matthew Corrigan will be held on Friday, June 13th, at 10:30 AM at St. Ludmila Catholic Parish, located at 211 21st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Following his funeral mass, a private family ceremony will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ryan was born on April 17, 2001, and was adopted by Jeff and Kirsten on April 25, 2001. After being shaken by his daycare provider at 9 months of age, Ryan’s life journey was forever changed. Ryan navigated the world with a unique blend of vulnerability and courage. The challenges he faced were formidable, yet he taught us all that our limitations are merely invitations to see life from a different, richer perspective. Ryan approached every day with an infectious enthusiasm that made even the simplest moments feel momentous. Ryan's journey was marked by authenticity that compelled everyone around him to feel a part of his world.

Ryan was a beacon of hope, a relentless spirit, and the embodiment of a love that knows no bounds. His megawatt smile warmed the coldest of days. The twinkle in his eyes was both delightful and mischievous. His laughter was contagious. Ryan blessed and inspired more people in his 24 years than most of us will in a full lifetime. His charm and infectious spirit instantly drew people in and left everyone he met and loved in a better place.

Ryan enjoyed participating in school, ARC Summer Day Program, Special Olympics, the Cedar Rapids Grand Slammers, Camp Courageous activities, REM outings, and special community events. He loved entertaining anyone who would engage with him with social games of his design, favorite sweet videos, Wiggles guitar, and a Baby Shark musical toy that delivered his infamous signature song, “Tyrannosaurus Rex”.

Ryan’s passing is grieved deeply by his Daddy Jeff Corrigan, Mama Kirsten Corrigan, Grandpa Dale and Grandma Cheryl Corrigan, Grandma Ruth Melby, Uncle David Melby, Aunt Jolene Link, Uncle Russ Link, and four cousins Mark Melby, Daniel Melby, Connor Link, and Micah Link.  

Preceding him in death was his Grandpa Ken.

There are no words that can express how grateful and blessed we are for the family, friends, faith communities, teachers, and many caregivers who lovingly supported Ryan’s life journey and who have covered him in prayer through the highs and lows. It takes a village, and Ryan loved and treasured all of you. You were all part of his extended family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Donations will go to ARC of East Central Iowa.

Although Ryan's physical presence may no longer grace our lives, his spirit will continue to inspire and uplift us. May his memory be a blessing, and may we carry forth his legacy of love and joy in all that we do. As you celebrate your new wholeness wrapped in God’s heavenly love, dear Ryan, your light will forever shine brightly in our hearts. Well done, precious and faithful one.