Kathleen Ward Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kathleen Ward of Naperville, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on October 15, 2024, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Abigail Ward and John Ward; her sister Joan Basso; her brother-in-law Andrea "Andy" Basso; her sisters, Gail Clancy and Mary Yusunas; her nephew Jimmy Clancy; and her niece Patricia Gerwig.
She is survived by: her brother Mark Ward (Mary Kay); her nieces and nephews, Andrew Basso (Debra), Barbara Basso (Cindy), Carla Bernard (Andy) and Raymond Basso (Joy Rockwell); and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Anna Basso-Nunez (Froi), Courtney Mayhew (Sky) and Matthew Basso (Allyssa). She is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting one of the following charities/causes that Kathy held close to her heart: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, 1-800-822-6344, https://www.stjude.org or to your local Humane Society or donate blood to help save a life.
