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Anthony Ward Obituary
PEORIA - Anthony P. "Tony" Ward, 62, of Peoria passed away at 1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at his residence.
Born July 2, 1949, in Peoria to Robert and Rose Marie Ostendorf Ward, he married Madonna Bruen on March 27, 1971, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Shannon (Roy) Geltz of West Peoria; one brother, Mike (Carla) Ward of Kent, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Tony owned and operated Mike's Tavern in West Peoria for 35 years.
He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church and was a past member and chairman of the board of the Independent Sportsmans Club.
Tony was a lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Bears fan.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at St. Mark Church. The Rev. Kevin Lucas will be officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Further visitation will be 30 minutes before services at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in West Peoria.
Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice or the Sacred Heart Pantry.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Ward
December 10, 2011
Donna & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Pat Berardi
Gary Strickler
December 9, 2011
Donna so sorry, I just heard about your loss. I stopped by Mikes 2 years ago to say hi and I was so happy to talk with him for a bit, I teased him about hanging on the wing of a cessna at 3000 feet. If there is anything I can do please let me know, I am still in San Antonio.
Jim Graham
December 9, 2011
oney to give you for gas. I owe you, if you ever get to Az. I live in Goodyear/ 309 256 5517. Jim Graham.
Denise and Shane Fritsch
December 8, 2011
Tony was a great man that will be missed greatly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
December 7, 2011
Donna, I was so sad to hear about this! You and Tony were definitely family to me and I've know you my whole life. I can hear him now saying "hey kiddo". You and Shannon are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Renee Wiles
Leanne Sanders
December 7, 2011
Donna, We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.
Leanne Sanders (from Zumba)
December 6, 2011
RIP, Tony and I grew up together on Fairoaks Ave, soooooo many memories
Prayers to all the family..
Paula and Lenoard Erlichman
Marci Coric
December 6, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. I know that I sure miss my husband who passed in 2009 from cancer. The holidays are rough but God is always there for us. My sincere condolences.
I never knew about him being in West Peoria.
Marcia Baumbach Coric
December 6, 2011
Donna, Shannon & Family,
So sorry to hear the loss of Tony. You all are in our thoughts & prayers.
Jim Smith & Monica Crawford
Handley-Smith & Associates
Pam Shute
December 6, 2011
To the Ward Family: I am an old friend of Tony's from way back. I have known Tony for over 35 years though I haven't seen him for a very long time. He was one of the nice guys. I'll always remember his kindness and great sense of humor. Cherish the memories. Sincere condolences.
Dan Jenkins
December 5, 2011
Rip..tony
Eddie Wall
December 5, 2011
Donna,Shannon,and Roy We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always. Eddie and Sherry Wall and Bernie Miller
Joe Jarman
December 5, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss! Tony was a great guy and an even better friend...He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of grief!!
Dan Jenkins
December 5, 2011
Donna Shannon and Roy, I'm going to miss Tony, talking to him, even though he was ornery, we got along great. I spent the last 2 years of my business in West Peoria eating lunch and talking to him at Mikes Tavern. He had a lot of good advice and I considered him a good friend. I'm going to miss talking to him. If any of you three need anything let me know. Tony was a great guy and I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Benassi
December 5, 2011
We're so sorry for your loss - Tony was a really great guy and your family is in our thoughts. - Jessica Benassi and the staff at Packard Plaza
Leslie Womack
December 5, 2011
Donna & Shannon I am so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Patti Helmig
December 5, 2011
Dear Donna-I am so sorry for your families loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Belt
December 5, 2011
Dear Donna,Shannon.and family,He'll be greatly missed.My love and prayers go out to you.In Jesus arms he'll always be.Love always,Barb
Krista Thompson
December 5, 2011
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. TONY WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. IM ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU DONNA AND SHANNON.
KRISTA THOMPSON
Cheryl Criss
December 5, 2011
Dear Donna and Shannon and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Cheryl Criss
December 5, 2011
TO MIKE AND TONY'S ENTIRE FAMILY: WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER TONY AS A PERSON WHO CARED ABOUT PEOPLE. SINCERELY, ED AND JOANIE (BECKMAN) PAPIS
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