Jay Ard's obituary , Passed away on June 15, 2026 in Bement, Illinois

Jay Ard

October 13, 1931 - June 15, 2026 (94 years old)

Bement, Illinois

Jay Ard's obituary , Passed away on June 15, 2026 in Bement, Illinois

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Jay Ard

October 13, 1931 - June 15, 2026 (94 years old)

Bement, Illinois

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Jay Ard Obituary

Jay Ard of Bement, Illinois passed away on June 15, 2026. Jay, born on October 13, 1931, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leon Ard and Versa Scrimager Ard; his wife Annabelle L. "Ann" Perkins; and his half-siblings, Harold Ard, Carrie Dobson, Lela Wildman and Erdine Samples.

He is survived by: his close friend Mildred Cox; his children, Lee Ann Davison (Fred) of Norwood, OH, Steven J. Ard (Karen) of Champaign and Jeffrey R. Ard (Cindy) of Bement; his grandchildren, Jay, Stephanie, Amy, Brooke, Brandi, Kari, Julianna, Angela, Christina and Jeremy; and his half-siblings, Gene Ard of Somerset, KY, Sharon Dorsey of Waynesville, NC and Joan Trifilo of St. Pete Beach, FL.. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Homes



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Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home
66 US-36, Atwood, IL 61913

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June 20

Funeral service

Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home
66 US-36, Atwood, IL 61913

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June 20

Burial

Bement Township Cemetery
Bement, IL 61813

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