Yoko Ward Obituary

The passing of Yoko Ward of Kentwood, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 19, 2025 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Stephen Ward; her former husband Maurice Noyes; her parents, Kimie Omata Misawa and Yoshio Misawa; and her in-laws, Gene Kirby, William Ward and Beckie Cogswell (Dennis).

She is survived by: her sisters, Yuki Misawa and Noriko Carpenter; her children, Kathryn Noyes Meyer (Keith) and Steven Noyes (Joann); her stepchildren, Stephen Ward (Brenda) and Kim Ortiz (Joey); her granddaughters, Tonya Noyes, Alexa Noyes and Brenna Noyes; and her in-law Robin Kiste (Gerald). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and friends.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association (https://diabetes.org).