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Etta Ward Obituary
Etta is survived by one daughter, Jill E. (Jeffrey L.) Potts of Panama City Beach, FL, 6 grandchildren, Rob Ward III, Eric Ward, Jason Hawksworth, Justin Hawksworth, Kerissa Ward, and Jamie Ward, 14 great grandchildren, 8 great greatgrandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father (James McAllister), her mother (Etta McAllister) two sons (Robert J. Ward II, Randall A. Ward), one granddaughter (Amanda J. Ward) and 1 great grandson (Brian Ward), 1 great granddaughter (Kayla Gordon), 3 brothers, 3 sisters and a lifelong friend, Carole Brooks.
Etta helped raise three generations of children and was always there for anyone that needed help, family, or friends. We often joked, if you had a relative or animal you didn't want, drop them off on her doorstep and she would take them in. She liked to sew, crochet, color, and do puzzles, but most of all talk. She made friends wherever she went.
Visitation will be held at Wright & Salmon Mortuary on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 10:00 am until time of funeral services at 11:00 am. Father Greg Jozefiak will officiate, and burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria.
Friends and family are encouraged to log onto www.wrightandsalmon.com to sign the online guestbook, submit photos and share Etta's memorial page via social media.
Funeral arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Wright & Salmon Mortuary. (309-688-4441)
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Upcoming Events
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St, Peoria, IL 61604
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
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Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St, Peoria, IL 61604
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Wright & Salmon Mortuary - PeoriaOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.