She was born September 25, 1933 in Mapleton, Minnesota to the late Ira and Mary Etta (More) Ward. She was a Homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dean Ward and second Husband, Jim Schmidt; daughter, Linda Morris; brother, Eugene Ward and sister, Gertrude O’Connor.

Survivors include her daughter, Janean Fradella of
MN; sister, Isabella Klaphake of Lake Wales; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Private service will be held in Minnesota.