Rosa Ward, 68, of Wolcott, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 5, 1944 in Lafayette to the late Elmer Marshall Sr. and Wilma (Ridgeway) Marshall. Her marriage was to John F. Ward Sr. on January 10, 1976 at the Wolcott House in Wolcott. He survives. Rosa worked at RCA in Monticello for 17 years in the assembly department. She was also employed by the 76 Truck Stop in Remington where she was a line cook, and she later retired from Indiana Ribbon of Wolcott. She enjoyed camping, fishing, listening to old country music, karaoke, IU basketball, hanging out with her grandkids and spending time with her family. Surviving with her husband is a daughter; Shannan Griffis (husband: Ron) of Wolcott, a son; John F. Ward Jr. (wife: Rochelle) of Remington, a step-daughter; Debbie Cooper of Hobart, three brothers; Robert Marshall, Elmer Marshall Jr. (wife: Nancy) and Everett Marshall all of Lafayette, a sister; Emma Marshall of West Lafayette and a sister-in-law; Diane Marshall of Anderson. Also surviving are five granddaughters, two grandsons, and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by a daughter; Tammy Jo Manis and two brothers; Ronald Marshall who was her twin brother, and Wilbur Marshall. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. (EST) Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (EST) Friday, December 28, 2012 also at the funeral home with Pastor Dan Nave officiating. Interment to follow at Cairo Cemetery of Brookston. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Heart Association.