Rita Mae Ward's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2013 in Waukon, Iowa

Rita Mae Ward

May 18, 1923 - June 12, 2013 (90 years old)

Waukon, Iowa

Rita Mae Ward's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2013 in Waukon, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hanson Funeral Home

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Rita Mae Ward

May 18, 1923 - June 12, 2013 (90 years old)

Waukon, Iowa

Rita Mae Ward Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita Mae Ward (Waukon, Iowa), who passed away on June 12, 2013, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Mae Ward to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Ferring and Florence Ferring (Haas); her husband Lawrence Ward; her sons, Kenneth and Kevin; her son-in-law Gene Schulte; and her siblings, Jean, Cecelia and Msgr.

She is survived by: her children, Carole Gehrig (Jim) of LaCrescent, MN, Mary Lou Schulte of Waukon, Lorna Mae Halvorson (Ed) of Elkhart, IN, Diana Ward of Waukon, Julie Quandahl of Spillville, Nancy Weis (Steve) of Decorah, Robert Ward (Elaine) of Decorah, Dennis Ward (Connie) of California, Patrick Ward of Waterville, Gerald Ward of New Mexico, Thomas Ward (LuAnn) of Calmar and Scott Ward (Julie) of Sioux Falls, SD.; and her siblings, William Ferring (Karen) and Virginia Moore of New Albin. She is also survived by 14 children and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hanson Funeral Home



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June 14

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402 2nd St NW, Waukon, IA 52172

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June 15

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