Former Rockford resident, Ryan John Temple, 31, of Indianapolis, Ind., died at 9:56 a.m. July 14, 2006, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, where he was a patient.

He was born Feb. 6, 1975, to Rick D. and Deborah K. Taylor Temple, who survive in Rockford. On Sept. 13, 2003, he married Katie Cromer, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Kayla, at home; four brothers, Aaron (Courtney) and Joel, all of Rockford, Troy (Jamie), Ohio City, Jason, Camp Pendleton, San Diego, Calif.; maternal grandparents Mary Lou Taylor and John (Nancy) Taylor, all of Rockford.

He was a shipping supervisor for Stone Path Logistics, in Indianapolis, and a member of Rockford United Methodist Church.
Other clubs included, Rockford Fraternal Order of Eagles 1292, Sons of the American Legion Post 508, both of Rockford, and Eagles, Masons and Sons of the Legion, Indianapolis.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Randall Swanson officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.