Antonette Ward

Antonette M. Ward, age 89, of Platteville, formerly of Potosi, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Park Place in Platteville. She was born on November 18, 1925, in Bloomington, WI, the daughter of Anthony and Veronica (Lyness) Meyer. Antonette attended Bloomington school and St. Andrew Catholic School, Tennyson, WI. On November 22, 1941, she was united in marriage to James B. Ward. After their marriage she raised her family and worked as a waitress. Antonette was later employed as a postal clerk. The family moved to Potosi, where she and James owned and operated Wards Tavern for several years until their retirement. Antonette loved quilting, crocheting, and playing cards. She was a wonderful cook and no one ever left her home hungry.

Survivors include her children: Robert (Marilyn) Ward, James (Jenette) Ward, and Marilynn (Richard) Dressler; grandchildren; Jennifer (Michael Blankstein) Dressler, Angela (David) Scanlan, Christopher (Paula) Dressler, James (fiance Lisa Feist) Ward III, Heather (Mike Silha) Meir, and Mandy (Christopher) Troester; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis and Elva Ward.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Antonette was preceded in death by her siblings: Joseph, Bernard and Virginia; three grandchildren: Stephanie Dressler, Carmen Ward and Jona Ward.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson, with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery, Potosi. Family and friends called on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Potosi is serving the family.