Willanna Jeffries Ward, 90, formerly of Effingham, IL. passed away on Monday, December 5, 2005 at a Topeka care facility. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry S. Ward. Topeka survivors include a son, Dr. Howard N. Ward and his wife, Marilyn, one granddaughter, Marcy Cassidy and her husband, Kevin and two great-grandsons. Funeral services will be held on Friday at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 213 West Fayette Ave., Effingham, IL 62401. Newcomer Family Funeral Home handled Topeka arrangements.