Nancy Marie Ward died peacefully at home on February 1. Nancy was 61 years old. Nancy was the precious daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Ward (nee Cunningham) and loving sister of the late Paul Ward. Nancy will be missed by her caring sisters Kathleen Ward, Mary Ward, Maureen Warner (Ken) and Theresa Ward. Treasured aunt of  Sean Ward (Pauline), Ryan Ward (Liz), Steven Warner (fiancé Michelle) and Liam Ward-Gladwin (fiancé Taylor).  Loved by many friends and family. Nancy was a lover of dogs and dolphins. Her passion was the game of basketball and the Chicago Bulls. Her heart was in Florida and Ireland. Nancy was generous and caring to everyone. Visitation will be held on Thursday February 6 from 2 to 8 at Cooneys Park Ridge Funeral Home at 625 Busse Highway.Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza Ste 2110, New York, NY 10122. https://ocrahope.org/