Michael J. Ward beloved husband of Margaret (nee Cunningham of Carrick, Co. Donnegal, Ireland); loving father of Paul, Kathleen, Mary, Maureen (Ken) Warner, Theresa and Nancy Ward; proud and cherished grandfather of Sean, Ryan and Steven Warner and Liam Ward-Gladwin; fond brother of Sr. Mary (Adrian Dominican), Peggy (the late Frank) Kloiber, Sue Barnett and the late James (Philomena), John (Monica), Terry, Jane Lutterman and Vincent (Eileen) Ward and many nieces and nephews.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge on Friday from 3 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. to St. Martha's in Morton Grove for 9:30 a.m. mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations to Wounded Warriors Program or the Adrian Dominican Sisters.  For info 847-685-1002 – www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.