Donna K. Ward Obituary

The memory of Donna K. Ward of Rockford, Illinois, born in Jacksonville, Illinois, who passed away on December 2, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna K. Ward to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, T. Paul Knox and Ruth Knox (Ottwell); her husband A. William "Bill" Ward; and her brother Edward Knox. She is survived by: her children, Thomas Ward (Elizabeth) of Woodridge, IL, Jon Ward of Chicago, IL and Kim Huebner (Wayne) of Rockford; her grandchildren, Jeff Ward of Phoenix, AZ, Jennifer Ward of Plainfield, IL, Becca Johnson (Erik) of Rockford, Abby Honson (Mike) and Beloit; her great grandchildren, Alice, Maggie and Natalie Carlson; and her niece Jeanne Hamby (David) of Wartburg, TN..

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to Alpine Fireside Health Center or Northern Illinois Hospice.