Janet M. Ward

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Janet M. Ward

Janet Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Niles on Apr. 29, 2024.

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Janet M. Ward, nee Johnson, of Buffalo Grove, wife of 38 years of Richard; mom of Erick R. (Kelly M.), Alex P. and Michelle M.; grandma of Erick M.; sister of Karen Johnson, Judy (late John) Temple, Mary (Rich) Seymour and Nancy (Gary) Mogensen, daughter of Dorothy J., nee Schinler and the late Erick G. Johnson; daughter in law of Mary Alice and the late Richard; sister in law of Kathy (Larry) Yablonicky, Colleen (Jim) Thompson, John P. (Janet) and Tom; aunt of many nieces and nephews, cousin of many. Janet will also be missed by her many friends and her golden retriever Lincoln. She was greeted in heaven by her 3 tail wagging Golden's - Redford, Wilson and Vincent. A friend to many and loved by all. Janet was a devoted wife, mom, and grandma. When she wasn't taking care of others, she loved taking pictures.
Visitation Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home 8025 W. Golf Rd. (1/2 mile East of Milwaukee Ave.) Niles, IL. Funeral Thursday May 2, 2024, beiginning with 9:15 a.m prayers at the funeral home and processing to St. Isaac Jogues Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 200 N. LaSalle Dr., #2300, Chicago, IL. 60601 would be appreciated.
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May 30, 2024

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Donna Bailey

May 30, 2024

I will miss Janet, our boys played baseball together and that's how we met and became friends. Always sweet, happy and overall a great person. You will be missed. Rob & Donna Bailey

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

April 29, 2024

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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