Anne M. Ward

Anne Marie Ward, 100 of Quincy, IL, formerly of Hull, IL passed away at 11:35 PM, Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Hull United Methodist Church in Hull, IL. Pastor Joann Ruff will officiate. Burial will be at Akers Chapel Cemetery in rural Hull, IL.

Friends and Family are invited to Anne's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Hull United Methodist Church in Hull, IL.

The family is being served by the James O'Donnell Funeral Home of Hannibal, MO.

Anne was born on April 28, 1925 in Quincy, IL to John Hessing and Lydia Behrensmeyer Hessing.

She was married on June 29, 1944 to Melvin "Bud" Ward. He preceded her in death on October 19, 2010.

Also preceding Anne in death were her parents, eight siblings: Frank, Rose, Charles, Ralph, John, Joe, Margaret and George; three sons-in-law: Alan Purvis, Kyle Rueb and Bob Glasgow and one daughter-in-law, Sue Ward.

Survivors include: eight children: Tamara Fischer (Larry), Jill Purvis, Deborah Rueb (Gene Smith), Mel Ward (Kris Wentzel), Wendy McCartney (Rick), Kathy Edwards (Carl), Marty Ward (Diane) and Heidi Mark (Sweet Boy, Merle); 15 grandchildren: Tim Fischer, Troy Fischer, Trent Fischer, Ian Purvis, Brianna Purvis, Jana Youssef, Brock Billings, Eric Rueb, Shea Kiessling, Meegan Cramer, Tonya Utterback-Martin, Brooke Walker, Lucas Utterback, Kristen Dakhil and Tyler Ward; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Anne was raised a "city girl" up until she married Melvin. After marriage she quickly adapted to the life of a farm wife doing the work of most hired hands, while at the same time raising her family (Eight Kids)! After her children were raised, Anne worked in Central Supply at St. Mary' s Hospital in Quincy, IL, from which she retired after 20 years of service.

Family was always central to Anne's life. She enjoyed attending the sports and activities of her children and grandchildren over the years. St. Louis Cardinals baseball, bowling and playing card games, especially "Cry Canasta" were a few of Anne's favorites. She was also involved with the Country Couples group, a lifetime member of the PTA and a member of the Red Hats. Traveling and shopping also brought Anne joy. She was a wonderful cook and her homemade caramels were the best around. Anne will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Pallbearers will be Tim Fischer, Troy Fischer, Trent Fischer, Ian Purvis, Brock Billings, Eric Rueb, Lucas Utterback and Tyler Ward.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hull United Methodist Church or to the Huntington's Disease Foundation.

Online condolences may be made and video tribute may be viewed at www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com