Margaret M. Ward

Margaret M. Ward

Margaret Ward Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 13, 2010.
Margaret M. Ward Age 70. Monday, January 11, 2010 at her late residence. Born in Chicago and a long time Joliet area resident. A graduate of Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio, TX Class of 1965, with a Masters in social work. A graduate of St. Francis College in Joliet in 1961, and a graduate of St. Francis Academy Class of 1957. She was employed as a counselor at Catholic Charities for over 34 years retiring in 2005. Margaret had been in social work in the Joliet Area for over 43 years. Preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Ward and her father, Edward Ward. Survived by one brother, Rev. Edward R. Ward, O.Carm of Darien. A Memorial Mass for Margaret M. Ward will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 18 Woodlawn Avenue, Joliet. Fr. Gavin Quinn O.Carm celebrant. Private interment St. John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to the Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living, 2415 W. Jefferson St., Joliet would be appreciated. Family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500 www.fredcdames.com

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March 5, 2010

Linda Weiss posted to the memorial.

January 29, 2010

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January 28, 2010

Cantu Family posted to the memorial.

Linda Weiss

March 5, 2010

Margaret was an amazing woman! She will be missed by many.

Kathy Jeffers

January 29, 2010

Father Ed, My mother and Margaret were best friends for many many years. I always remember Margaret coming to all of our family get togethers and how she would make us all laugh! I know that my Mom, Sally (Conley), wanted to come to the wake but her health is not very good any more either. I hope that God eases your pain and I know that Margaret is happy and healthy now!! We are thankful for the love that Margaret brought into our lives!!

Cantu Family

January 28, 2010

Margaret was the most positive person we've ever met. She helped our family after, The 1990'Tornado,while working at Catholic Charities in Joliet. She counseled us and made a big difference in our lives. She will be missed,dearly.

Thank you Margaret and God Bless You.

Barb

January 17, 2010

Fr. Ed, my deepest condolences on the loss of your sister. She was an excellent counselor, such a big heart, and obviously touched so many people's lives. She really touched mine and helped me tremendously. She is an angel up in heaven looking down on us, and some day we will get to join her again.

james stein

January 16, 2010

FR. ED,
i worked on and off with your sister for quite a number of years while employed by the VALLEYVIEW SCHOOL DIST. as a counselor...
margared was a wonderful person, very dedicated to her profession and CATHOLIC CHARITIES.. i enjoyed many a conversation with her
over those years have nothing but fond memories... she was an extra-
ordinary person in my mind always positive, caring and loving...i will
truly miss her and hope her reward is as large as was her spirit... i am
sorry i missed her wake and funeral but knowing, margaret, i'm sure
i'm forgiven and i will pray for her often... may she rest in PEACE! the
peace she gave to so many...
JIM STEIN
23534 link ln.
plainfield, il. 60586

Larry Hartung

January 14, 2010

Father Edward, my sincere sympathy on the loss of your sister, Margaret. I knew Margaret from our early grammar school days at St. John's. I admired her spirit of adventure, not allowing herself to be hindered by her health. Shall I say she got around. We shared a love of travel. I also admired her pursuit of independence even when it became more difficult for her. Margaret's laughter was infectious and will remain with me and I hope with you. God bless her and keep her close!

Yvonne Perez

January 14, 2010

Margaret was an inspiration to me. She and I had become close friends while at CC. We lost touch over the last few years and now I've lost her permanently. Fr. Ed, she spoke fondly of you always. I will truly, deeply miss her. I just found out about her passing, I'm sorry I wasn't there. Yvonne Perez (Joliet, IL)

FRANK & MARILYN GENTILE

January 13, 2010

MARGARET, WAS ARE CASE WORKER WHEN SHE WORKED FOR CATHOLIC CHARITES IN JOLIET. SHE WAS VERY SWEET AND KIND.. SHE PLAYED A VERY IMPORTANT PART IN OUR LIFE.. WHEN WE GOT OUR BABY AND AFTER SHE CAME TO SEE HOW EVERY THING WAS, OUR BABY IS 40 YEAR OLD. WHAT A WONDERFUL GIFT GOD GAVES US AND MARGARET, HELP US..I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER VISITS. MAY GOD COMFORT DURING THIS SAD TIME..

January 13, 2010

Ms. Ward was my social worker when I was in grade school and was a truly wonderful person a real angel

Julie (Channahon,IL)

Elizabeth Stec

January 13, 2010

Margaret was a wonderful person and even though we were reacquainted just a few years ago, I remember her kindnesses when I was in boarding school in the 1970's. She touched my life with love as I'm sure she did with many people. God rest your soul.

Kathleen (Schwartz) Emmett

January 13, 2010

Father Ed,
Was so sorry to hear of Margaret Mary's passing. I remember so well her great sense of humor.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marlene (Boe) Story

January 13, 2010

Father Ed, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear sister. May God comfort you during this sad time.

Sincerely,

Donna Journigan

January 13, 2010

Rest in peace Margeret you helped me in many ways to come to peace with myself and to make a different person through your conseling and in many ways your concseling lead to the best husband i could have ever found for my daughter and myself. I still remember the help u gave me and may u have a good time in heaven.

Nancy Frattini

January 13, 2010

Margaret Mary was our daughter Mandy's first school social worker for Southern Will County Cooperative. She always was more than supportive of the families and disabled students. She was also an advocate, and friend in "Parent Power." Her energy and determination to shop (no matter what the weather) were never ending. I visited her the day after her birthday in December, to deliver her present, and as always, she had a gift bag for me. She was Mandy's other Aunt Margaret. She will be brought to mind whenever I hear an Irish tune.
Nancy Frattini
Minooka, IL

January 13, 2010

Margaret will always be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret will always be remembered for her wonderful laugh, beautiful smile and her generous heart. Margaret will always be special. Margaret M. is smiling and laughing in Heaven right now. John and I are very very sorry. John and Mary Thulis

Alec Laule

January 13, 2010

My father was very fond of Margaret and the work that she humbley
provided to so many. May she rest in peace.

Alec Laule

January 13, 2010

Margaret was truly a wonderful person. My father was very fond of her
and the service that she humbly provided to so many.

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