Mr. Kenneth "Jeff" Ward
February 13, 1970 - June 29, 2018
Kenneth “Jeff” Ward, 48, of East Peoria died at 08:07 PM on Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 13, 1970 in Peoria to Kenneth and Carol (Christoff) Ward. Kenneth is survived by 1 daughter Sarah Ward of Champaign; his father Kenneth (Dongmei) Ward of East Peoria; his mother Carol Ward of Peoria; fiancé Johnnie Schmitt of Creve Coeur; 1 sister Gayle Lloyd of Los Angeles, CA; 2 grandchildren Hunter and Jordan; and 2 uncles Harry and Gary Ward both of East Peoria. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Kenneth worked as a driver for First Student for 9 years. He previously worked for Iron Away in Morton for 16 years. Kenneth volunteered at the food pantry at his church, Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. The family asks in lieu of flowers that you bring canned good to donate to the food pantry in memory of Kenneth. A memorial service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, July 7 at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church, the family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the service. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Kenneth “Jeff” Ward, 48, of East Peoria died at 08:07 PM on Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 13, 1970 in Peoria to Kenneth and Carol (Christoff) Ward. Kenneth is survived by 1 daughter Sarah Ward of Champaign;... View Obituary & Service Information