Donna Downing, age 64, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Friday, June 25, 2010 at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Interment will be at the St. Leoâs Catholic Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church.
Donna was born in November of 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Eleanore (Feege) Day. She married John Downing on October 10, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois. They lived in Edison Park area of Chicago until they retired to Friendship, Wisconsin.
Donna enjoyed traveling, cooking, baking, puzzles, crocheting, and slot machines.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, John Downing; and parents, Henry and Eleanore Day.
Survivors:
Son: Daniel (Denise) Downing of Melrose Park, Illinois
Daughter: Patricia Candella of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: John Downing of Melrose Park, Illinois
Grandchild: Katherine Candella of Friendship, Wisconsin
Brother: Warren (Sandy) Day of Schererville, IN
Brother: Allen (Teresa) Day of Addison, IL
Brother: James (Kim) Day of Des Plaines, IL
Sister: Nancy (Charles) Lopez of Streamwood, IL
Sister: Fayth (Tim) Enright of Des Plaines, IL
Brother-in-law: Daniel (Marcy) Downing of Hancock, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Betty (Daryl) Swartz of Merrillville, IN
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Our hearts go out to all of you. May Donna rest in peace.
Dan, we are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please accept our condolences.
Nancy & Fayth, my heart is aching for both of you but Donna is no longer in pain and is at peace now. You three are the sisters I never had but always wanted. I’m sure Donna, Eleanore and Lorraine are holding a Bingo table for us. Love you
I met Donna through Katherine and found her to be a wonderful person. Enjoyed her rummage sales and visiting with her when I could. A truly great woman
To Nancy and Family:
Please except my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Donna. She is at peace now nd in God’s Hands. She will forever be in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Tina Varallo (Kohl’s)
Nancy and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Fayth, Tim, Amy Robbie and all of the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jenny & Dave
Aunt Fayth, Uncle Tim, Amy, Robbie and all of the Day family I am sorry for your loss Donna will be in my prayers.
My deepest Sympathy.
May she rest in piece.
May the Lord be with you all in this sad time.May she rest in peace.
Donna you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of my second family.
Dear friends, we are so sorry for your loss, and wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to you with heartfelt sympathies.
From your friends and neighbors of the Arkdale Church.
Peace be with you.