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Brandon William Ward

Brandon Ward Obituary

Ward, Brandon William 21, of Park City passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 30, 2008. He was born on June 10, 1987 in Great Lakes, IL. He is survived by his mother, Marcy Reif, father, Michael Ward, brother, Wesley Ward, grandparents, Stuart and Carol Levin, William (Sonia) Ward, Brenda (Walter) Proffitt, aunt and uncle Wendi and Scott Reif, and cousins, Kati and Riley Reif. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Faye Ward. Brandon graduated from Warren High School in 2005 and was on the wrestling team. He was the lead singer of the band Masochistic Dream. He had a great heart and loved his family and friends dearly. Family and friends may meet on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Warren Funeral Home, 1475 N. Cemetery Rd., Gurnee, IL. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Asthma Foundation. For information, please call 847-855-2760.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 1, 2008.

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Lisa krause

September 17, 2008

I didnt know Brandon, But one of my good friends did. She had told me that he was an amazing guy, and he loved his band. And was very good at singing too. My heart goes out to his family, and are in my prayers.

Stephen Allen

September 5, 2008

Brandon was an amazing guy, and great at everything he did such as amateur wrestling, nonpro wrestling, drawing. You name it, he was good at it.

Him and his family were the first to really open their arms to me when I was broke and needed a place to stay, and helped me to get back on my feet.

Brandon was my best friend for a while, and we did a lot of crazy stuff together that defines who I am today. Now that he's passed, I feel like a part of me has passed too.

To his family and other close friends, my prayers will be with you.

Amy Householder

September 4, 2008

Brandon was a great friend. He was so caring and funny. From our late nights in the Taco Bell Parking lot to our hilarious, annoying, and yet so pointless inside jokes. Without him here it feels like a part of my past has been taken away. My heart goes out to all of his family and friends. We will most certainly miss you kid.

Jack Herman

September 3, 2008

Dear Mike and family,we are very sorry for your loss. We know that there are not any words that can take away the hurt that you feel. We hope that you can find some comfort in knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack, Jack Jr., Chad Herman, and everyone at Wildwood Service

Megan Arnow

September 3, 2008

Brandon will be greatly missed and long remembered. I attended Warren with him. I was unable to make the wake and funeral. Your family is in my thoughts.

Bonnie Anderson

September 2, 2008

To the Ward and Reif Family
We are very sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Craig and Bonnie Anderson

Eva Hajnos

September 2, 2008

There are no words to describe how sorry we are to hear about Brandon's passing. Both my sons Adam and Tom were really good friends of Brandon, Adam graduated with him in 2005.
May your memories ease the pain during this difficult time.
The Hajnos Family

Diane, Rico and Melanie Ellis

September 2, 2008

Our family was sadden by the news regarding Brandon's passing. My daughter Melanie was in class with Brandon and she always had good things to say about. Our prayers are with you.

Denise Wesolek

September 2, 2008

Hold tight to memories for comfort,
lean on your friends for strength,
and always remember how much you are cared about. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love:
Denise, Jenniffer, Taviana, Dove, Carolyn and Andrew

Denese (Diamond)Swett

September 1, 2008

Marcy and Family:
I have many great memories of Brandon from him being at my house every weekend while he was growing up. He was funny, loving and caring. I will greatly miss him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Beth (Mitchem) Mallory

September 1, 2008

Mike, Marcy and Wesley,

I am so sorry to hear about Brandon. I am thinking about you all. The entire Ward family wants you guys to know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish we could of been there with you all during this time.

Love,
Beth (Mike's cousin)

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