Jean Louise Ward passed away October 30, 2014 at JourneyCare Hospice Home after 3 months of hospital, rehab, and in-home care.
She was born October 19, 1926 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to Gilbert W. and Mary Ada Mattson.
Jean is survived by her son Albert John Ward III and wife, Emily Marie (Quinn); daughter, Janet Lynne Lueshen and husband, Harvey; 7 grandchildren, Jaime M. (Darren) Windham, Bryan C. (Tamara) Ward, Erik Q. Ward, Kelly E. (Adam) Osterberg, Kevin M. (Jessica) Lueshen, Kelsey P. (Laura) Lueshen, and Kristy J. Lueshen; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Ward Jr., parents, and brother, Paul R. Mattson.
Memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2014 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 E Main St., Barrington, IL 60010, with memorial visitation held one hour prior to service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ “General Fund”; 847-381-0460.