Mitchell Leigh Ward

1988 - 2021

Mitchell Leigh Ward
Born: September 1, 1988
Died: May 10, 2021
Mitchell Leigh Ward, age 32, of DeKalb, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 10, and although he left without being able to say goodbye, his memories are left as a balm to the souls of all who loved him.
He was born September 1, 1988, in Bridport, Dorset, in the UK, the son of loving parents, Christopher and Teresa(Summerfield) Ward.
Mitch was only three months old when he made the trip to the U.S., settling in Schaumberg at first before making a home in Sycamore in 1992.
He is survived by his wife Jami and their daughter Aleigha; his father Christopher (Fiona) Ward and his mother, Teresa Summerfield; Craig Montgomery, a family friend who was a like a dad to Mitch; two siblings: Lisa Ward and Billy Ward; his uncle, Darryl Mull; his paternal grandmother, Sheila Ward and a family of friends.
He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Joe and Doll Summerfield.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2021, with a funeral service to follow at 7 p.m., at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL 60119. Private family burial will follow cremation at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Mitch's name to benefit his beloved and beautiful daughter. Checks may be made to the "Mitchell L. Ward Memorial" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119. Tributes and memories may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home Facebook Page, or at www.conleycare.com.