Carol Jean Ward, 67 of Spring Grove, Illinois passed away Wednesday May 18th 2022 in Spring Grove, Il.

Carol was born in Harvey, IL on  August 10th 1954, the daughter of John and Jean Belt.

Carol was a strong advocate of rescuing dogs in need, while providing a safe home full of love.  She was very active over the years in the Island Lake Lioness Club and was the first women Lion in Wauconda Lions Club. She was a deputy clerk in the village of Lakemoor and at the Village of Fox Lake. She was a board member and active  at St. Ignatius Church in Antioch IL.  She was a loving wife, but most of all she was the most amazing grandmother, and had such a positive impact on her children and grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her husband Kenneth Ward; daughter Natalie Peter and son in law Blake Peter of Gilberts, IL, son, Tony Ward of Elgin, Grandchildren Kennedy Craft, and Gabi Peter, sister Alice Paulsen of  Marcellus, MI, brother and sister in law Rick Belt, and Cathy Belt of Bentonville, AR. and several nieces and nephews

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date at St. Ignatius Church in Antioch IL

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