Wilbur Lee Ward Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 20, 2025, at the age of 90, Wilbur Lee Ward of Clinton, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilbur Lee Ward to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilbur Ludwick Ward and Dorothy Mae Ward Millington (Kern); his brothers, Gerald and William; and his son-in-law Tom Stirnitzke.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Ward; his children, Mark Ward (Liz) of Decatur, IL, Matthew Ward (Julie) of Decatur, IL, Mitchell Ward (Regina) of Decatur, IL, Mary Kinney (Michael) of Decatur, IL, Melanie Gibala (Michael) of Decatur, IL, Susan Newbold (Cree) of Franklin, TN and Sara Stirnitzke of Vacaville, CA; and his siblings, Cecil "Bud" Cripe (Elaine) of Decatur, IL and Barbara Burgener of Lehigh Acres, FL.. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild.
Memorials can be made to Alzheimer's Association (2144 S MacArthur Blvd Suite 301, Springfield, IL 62704) or Rock Springs Conservation Area, Decatur, IL.
