Helen Marie Ward-Hill
SPRINGFIELD – Helen Marie Ward-Hill, 91, a resident of Springfield since 2008, formerly of Live Oak, FL, Vandalia and Sherman, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010, at Auburn Nursing and Rehab.
She was born Nov. 12, 1918, in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of William and Cordelia Mae Loffland Brown.
She married Joseph Ward on Jan. 19, 1934; he preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1964.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; 1 son, Charles; 6 grandchildren; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; and companion, Charles Ward.
Mrs. Ward-Hill retired from Wozniak Upholstery.
She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed sewing, bingo, quilting, taking walks and fishing.
Surviving are three daughters, Delories Smith of Springfield, Etta Mae Krotz of Spaulding and JoAnn Mitchell of Springfield; four sons, John Ward of Florida, Kenneth Ward of Springfield, Richard Ward of California and Robert Ward of Rochester; 35 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Staab Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, at McInturff Cemetery in Mulberry Grove, Illinois, with Pastor Paul Cox officiating.
Joy Lynn (Ward) Cole posted on 3/11/11
I do not remember much about Helen as I was young when my parents were divorced. Charles E. Ward was married to my mother Wanda. I do remember visiting a farm when I was very young. My father spoke of his mother and how she was a strong woman, had endure many things in her life. The last time I spoke to my father was in 2004. He lived in live oak florida and told me that Helen was living across the road from him. I just recently found out that he passed away. In searching for his obituary, I came across Helen's. I am interested in genealogy and through that have found many different family members that I have lost contact with. Thanks and my condolences to the Ward family. God Bless You all Sincerely Joy L. Cole [email protected]