James E. Ward Obituary
The passing of James E. Ward of Thorp, Wisconsin leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 10, 2026 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James E. Ward to show support.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Evelyn Lahner; his parents, Melvin Ward and Gertrude Ward (Gay); his wife Janice; his close friend Vivian Van Fleet; and his siblings, Robert Ward (Lila), Malcom Ward (Stella), Evelyn Walker (Bud), Betty Kolb (Ike), Meridith Amundson (Rex), Edith Landerholm (Bernie) and Gwen Heaser (William).
He is survived by: his former wife Norma E. Gifford of Mondovi, WI; his children, Ken (Mimi) of Virginia Beach, VA, David (Marianne Neidermyer) of Eau Claire, Jane Schultz (Jim) of Mondovi, Janet Loomis (David) of Eleva, Joanne Roehrich (David Talbot) of Big Lake, MN and Mark Ward of Thorp, WI.; and his close friend Shirley Pichler. He is also survived by his children, stepchildren, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
