Obituaries

Deborah Ward

September 23rd, 1961 – May 31st, 2025

Deborah S. Ward, age 63 of Bluff City, Illinois, passed away at 12:22 pm on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 23, 1961 in Havana, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer and Genevieve (Dobson) Ford. On July 28, 2001 Deborah married Randy Ward in Astoria, Illinois. He survives.

Also surviving are her four children, James (Ashley) DeMichele and Jessica (Will) Davidson, both from Arkansas, Austin Ward from Lewistown, Illinois and Amber Ward of Canton, Illinois, five grandchildren; Gabe, Iola, Sage, Connor, and Arial, her sister Jean Peters of Astoria and six brothers; Charles Ford of Springfield, Ohio, Michael Ford of Smithfield, Illinois, Patrick Ford of Astoria, Illinois, Steven “Pete” (Kim) Ford of Ipava, Illinois, Kenneth (Lori) Ford of Lewistown, Illinois and James (Billie) Ford of Arkansas.

Deborah was preceded in death by her sister Janice Dick and her brother Richard Ford.

She worked as a CNA and was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, sightseeing and going camping.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, June 8th at 2:00 p.m. at the Woodland Cemetery in Astoria. Pastor Matthew Thiner will officiate. Memorials may be given in Deborah’s memory to the American Cancer Society. Shawgo Memorial Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences

June 1st, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to the family in the passing of Deborah. We remember the Ford family when everyone was in Lewistown. Deborah was so happy, friendly, caring woman. Her memory will be with everyone. God Bless Everyone. Alvin and Lorenda Spilker.

June 2nd, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss, prayers to you and your family brother Randy.

June 2nd, 2025

Deborah was a loving and kind person and it was a privilege to have known her. She will be missed. God bless and keep her family. Love and prayers. Tawana Canada

June 3rd, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Deb and Jim Park

June 3rd, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Debbie always had a smile. She was a great baby sitter

June 3rd, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Debbie always had a smile. She was a great baby sitter. Penny Collins and Brandon Brown

June 7th, 2025

Our sincere and deepest sympathy to the family of Debbie. I know she will be missed. Bonnie and Family