Cathy Sue Ward Obituary
We announce the death of Cathy Sue Ward of Roscoe, Illinois, who passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 66. Cathy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cathy Sue Ward to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald W. Hansen and Caroline M. Hansen (King). She is survived by: her grandson August; her husband David R. Ward; her daughters, Tracy Beecher (Cale) and Libby Noack (Trace); her brothers, Dave Hansen (Mary Flack), Alan Hansen and Jeffrey; her sister-in-law Darlene Meads; her nephews, Ryan Meads (Dana), Michael Hansen (Sara Christensen), Joshua Hansen and Eric Hansen; and her niece Rachel Soriano (Jason). She is also survived by many extended family members, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the University of Wisconsin Foundation in Cathy's memory. (https://secure.wiscmedicine.org). Click here to be directed to the University of Wisconsin Foundation website.
