Norman Ward Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Norman Ward of Taylorville, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 19, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Ward and Luceal Ward (Blagrave); his former wife Patsy; and his siblings, Bill, Shirley, Thelma and Betty.
He is survived by: his wife Ruth Ann Ward of Taylorville; his children, Rick Ward (Nenita) of Minneapolis, MN, Norman Jay Ward (Rhonda) of Taylorville, Kami Payne (Bryan) of Taylorville, Anita Burton (Joe) of Taylorville, Peggy Cooper (John) of Coffeen and Michael Flynn of Peoria; his grandchildren, Megan, Wes Diefendorf, Arika, Keegan Ward, Shane Lucas, Tristan, Andrew Shick, Britt, Cassie Buron, Tyler, Jamie Cooper, Colby, Tara Cooper, Kerriann, Nick Reeder, Jackson, Isabella, Sophia and Gabriella Flyn; and his sister Judy (Ed) of Decatur. He is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the South Fork Sports Boosters.
