Marijo "Galligan" Ward

Marijo "Galligan" Ward obituary, Park Ridge, IL

Marijo "Galligan" Ward

Marijo Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooney Funeral Home - Park Ridge on Jan. 30, 2026.
Marijo K. Ward (nee Galligan) - Retired C.P.D. beloved wife of Michael; loving mother of Bridget (David) Lonergan and Colleen Ward; proud and cherished grandmother of Bailey, Madeline and Ronan Lonergan; dear sister of Marypat (Colin) Simpson, Joan (the late Bob) Albertson, John (Donna) Galligan, Ann (Lance) Aarstad and Kevin (Mary) Galligan; devoted daughter of the late Pat and Jack Galligan; fond aunt and great aunt of many and a great friend to all. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy in Park Ridge. Funeral Wednesday, prayers at 9:30 a.m. going to Our Lady of Ransom Church in Niles for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment private. Info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Mark Olszewski

February 4, 2026

My deepest sympathy to Mike Ward and your family and the Galligan family on the passing of Marijo. She was good, kind and funny and I know she will be missed.

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