Daniel Ward died unexpectedly on March 11th, in Monona, Wisconsin. Danny – Big D - Uncle D. – Big Man Dan – Dan-Dan – Dangerous Dan - Big Baby Dan (BBD) -- was preceded in death by his father, James Ward, and brother Geoffrey Ward. He is survived by his mother Elizabeth and her husband Tom Ventura, brothers and sisters Adrienne (John O’Connell), James (Carol Atkeson), John (Peggy), Julie (JP), Mary (Malvene Collins), and Elizabeth. Favorite uncle of a slew of nieces and nephews, who he hosted many times at his treasured cabin in the Northwoods: Brittany and Cassidy Burns; Laura, Ryan (godson), Jeffrey, and Julia Ward; Dylan, Janie, and Emmy Ward; Kelly and Olivia O’Donovan; Elizabeth (goddaughter) and Isaac Collins-Ward; Quinn and Blaine Raye-Ward. Beloved nephew of many aunts and uncles, cherished cousin to a boatload of cousins, and a steadfast, huge-of-heart friend to countless people who will miss him dearly. 

Visitation Friday, March 24, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Services, 10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross, 320 S. Washington Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068.

In lieu of flowers please contribute to your chosen Alcohol, Drug, or Mental Health Organization.

Info: donnellanfuneral.com or (847)675-1990.