Betty Szwargulski nee Ryan, 59 of Villa Ridge passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Szwargulski, daughter of the late John Ryan and wife Myrtle nee Ruwe was born July 14, 1954 in St. Louis. On September 30, 1978 she was united in marriage to Bob Szwargulski in Ballwin. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Szwargulski is survived by her husband, Bob Szwargulski of Villa Ridge; her daughter, Cheryl Baum and husband Shawn of Willard, MO; her son, Chad Szwargulski and wife Angela of Webster Groves; one granddaughter, Christiana Baum; one brother, Patrick Ryan and wife Pamela of Clarkson Valley; one sister, Barbara Brown and husband Ronald of Lonedell; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends.