Joan Ward Obituary

The family announces the passing of Joan Ward (Chicago, Illinois) on October 26, 2026. Joan, born on April 16, 1931, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Ward to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband James F. Ward; her children, James (Mary Lou), John (Angela), Daniel (Mary), Mary Joan Russotto (Ken), Aileen Hannon (Mike), Patrick (Elena) and Martin (Gina); her grandchildren, James (Sarah), Patrick (Marina), Margaret, John, Catherine (Aaron), Caitlyn (Patrick), Theresa, Daniel, Michael (Emily), Elena (Jeremy), Tiffany, Aaron, Megan and Kelly; and her great grandchildren, James, Norah, Maya, Josie, Hazel and Vera.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home (6150 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60646). A Mass will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Queen of All Saints Basilica (6280 N Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL 60646). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at 11:45 AM at the All Saints Catholic Cemetery (700 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016).