Donald H. Ward, 94, of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, March 26, 2021, at Allure of Prophetstown, Prophetstown, IL.
Don was born on May 31, 1926, in Morrison, IL, to Jay H. and Susie M. (Hart) Ward, Sr. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School in Morrison, IL. Don married Irene E. Oetzel on April 16, 1950, in Prophetstown. She died on August 9, 1999. Don grew up on the family farm in Morrison. He then farmed in the Prophetstown area his entire life. Don was a member of the Prophetstown United Methodist Church, the Whiteside County Farm Bureau, and the Livestock Feeders Association. He enjoyed going to Prophetstown High School football and basketball games and attending his grandchildren’s sporting and other events.
Survivors include daughters, Janice (Tom) Buck of Kewanee, IL, and Donna (Rod) Brooks of Rock Falls, IL; sons, Mark (Brenda) Ward of Prophetstown, Jeff (Peggy) Ward of Cottage Grove, MN, and Brad Ward of Russellville, AR; eight grandchildren, Ryan (Kari) Buck, Eric (Kelcey) Buck, Benjamin (Anya) Ward, Brett (Tami) Ward, Dr. Jason (Kari) Ward, Michael (Bethany) Ward, Dr. Meghan Ward, and Ethan (Kayla) Ward; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruth (Gus) Hayenga of Morrison; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; sister, Harriet Houseman; brothers, Jay Ward, Jr. and Frank C. Ward.
There will be no Funeral Service or Visitation.
A graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, IL.
The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home of Prophetstown, IL, is in charge of the arrangements.