Joe Allen Ward

JOE ALLEN WARD, 74, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 pm, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Francis and Mary (nee Philips) Ward on December 4, 1947 in Murphysboro, Illinois.

He had worked in Administration at Chester Mental Health Center. After retiring, he worked at Sparta Walmart for several years.

Joe was a member of Grace Church Ministries in Chester, Illinois. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching and reading.

Survivors:

3 Children:

Daniel Ward Chester, IL

Michelle (Charlie) Rinderer Chester, IL

Keith Ward Murphysboro, IL

2 Step Children:

Adrianne (Dustin) McGuire

Jeremy Jay

4 Siblings:

David, Mike, Fritz and Mary

13 Grandchildren:

Joshua A. Ward, Timothy R. Ward, Micheal J. Walker, Amanda M. M. Walker, Raven L. Rinderer, Lily M. Rinderer, Mikayla M. Rinderer, Harley N. (Ward) French, Amber R. Reeder, Evan Weaver, Rowan McGuire, Quinn McGuire and Willow McGuire

Several Great Grandchildren

Former Wives: Debra Jay and Alice Rogers

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents and Former Wife – Mary Jo Ward

Funeral Service :

1:00 pm, Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Pastor Ron Coleman

Visitation:

Wednesday - 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

Multiple Sclerosis Association