Amy Beth Ward

1974 - 2010

Amy Beth Ward, 35, of Peoria Heights, passed away at her home at 3:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2010. She was born June 16, 1974 in Peoria to James and Mary Frances (Oswald) Cohee.

Ms. Ward is survived by one son, Gavin Ward, of Peoria, her parents of Mapleton, one brother, Jason Cohee of Mapleton, sister, Trisha Cohee, of Peoria and paternal grandmother, Addie Wise of Lewistown. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather and maternal grandparents.

Ms. Ward was a 1992 graduate of Illini Bluffs High School. She graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in December 1995. She had worked as a pharmaceutical representative for the past 10 years and was currently employed by Merck.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the CWTC, workshop for people with disabilities. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.