Deborah Ward Obituary
We bid farewell to Deborah Ward (Astoria, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 31, 2025 at the age of 63. Deborah touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Elmer Ford and Genevieve Ford (Dobson); her children, James DeMichele (Ashley), Jessica Davidson (Will) of Arkansas, Austin Ward of Lewistown and Amber Ward of Canton; her grandchildren, Gabe, Iola, Sage, Connor and Arial; and her siblings, Jean Peters of Astoria, Charles Ford of Springfield, Michael Ford of Smithfield, Patrick Ford of Astoria, Steven "Pete" Ford (Kim) of Ipava, Kenneth Ford (Lori) of Lewistown, James Ford (Billie) of Arkansas, Janice Dick and Richard Ford.
Memorials may be given in Deborah's memory to the American Cancer Society.
