Age 83, of St. Paul.After a long, valiant struggle, the beastly Alzheimer's disease heartlessly stole her from us. Preceded in death by husband, Ken Ward; parents, Peter & Mary Weber; and several siblings. Survived by husband, Don Gartner; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Lean, grandson, Dylan Lean; sister, Kathy Saniti; sisters-in-law, Dottie Weber & Val Weber; brother-in-law, Rick Roth; and many nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Foundation appreciated. Memorial service 11 AM Friday, December 21 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd B. Visitation from 10-11 AM Friday. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.