John Brophy Ward, 30, closed the book on his life on earth May 23, 2007. Beloved son of John F. Jr. and Jule Marie; cherished brother of Kristin, Carrie, nee Ward, and Dave Richardson, Betsy, nee Ward, and Richard Herald; loving uncle to Bryce Herald; adored grandson of the late John and Mary Ward and John and Margaret De Jager; dear nephew of Maureen Ward O’Brien, Martin Ward, Michael and Amy Ward, Patricia Ward, Terrance and Cheryl De Jager, Mary Beth and Jim Welter, Susan and Ron Olsen, Patrick McGarrigle, and the late James Ward, John De Jager and Mary Antoinette De Jager; much loved cousin of Maribeth, nee O’Brien, and Fred Connor, Robert and Kathy O’Brien, Christine, nee O’Brien, and Steve Carlson, Daniel Ward, James Ward, Jon De Jager, Shannon, nee De Jager, and Mark Stay, Shana, nee Thompson and David Wellons, Nicholas De Jager, Tia De Jager, Emma Welter, Bridgette Welter, Dylan Welter, Colleen Welter; and beloved relative of numerous other members of his extended family; endearing companion to his many friends at Misericordia Heart of Mercy. Visitation at Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home, 1356 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago, IL, Friday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Celebration of John Brophy’s life will be on Saturday 8:15 a.m. from chapel to St. Clement Church, 642 W. Deming Pl., Chicago, IL. Mass at 9 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660 made in honor of John Brophy Ward would be appreciated. 773-525-0178.
