Nannette S. WardTOULON - Nannette Suzanne Ward, age 63, of Toulon, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016, at the Toulon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.Nannette was born on July 2, 1953, in Peoria, IL to Harold L. and Audrey C. (Robinson) Ward. Surviving are her two sisters, Charlene (Jon) Davis of Edwards, IL and Janice (Daniel) Hayes of Stockton, IL and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and one nephew, James Christopher.Nannette graduated from Dunlap High School. She attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD and Western Iowa Tech and graduated from Illinois Central College. Nannette was an Instrument Technician for both Houston Drum in Houston, Texas and Strodes Music in Peoria. She later joined Kidder Music for 22 years. She was a life member and Past Secretary and Treasurer of the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians. She was also a member of First English Lutheran Church in Peoria, where she served on the Church Council and was the Director of the Bell Choir.Cremation rites were accorded and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Peoria. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Rev. Heather Arnold will be officiating.Memorials may be made to First English Lutheran Church, 725 E. Forrest Hill Ave., Peoria, IL 61603 or to the family of Nannette Ward. Online condolences may be made through www.thewiltonmortuary.com.