Charles William Downing
May 29, 1936 - March 21, 2013
Charles William Downing, 76, of Reddick, IL, formerly of Blue Island, IL, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 29, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late Peter and Mary (nee Scudder) Downing. Charles was a maintenance engineer, retiring from the University of Chicago. Surviving are his wife, Donna (nee DeLucia), whom he married August 18, 1962 in Chicago, IL; one son, Richard Kirk of Reddick; three daughters, Patricia Downing of New Mexico, Kathleen (Bill) Woodin of Oak Forrest, IL, and Donna Breitbarth of Nevada; five grandchildren, Rich, Jenny, Kristin, Nick, and Charlie; one sister, Patricia Kelley of Tinley Park, IL; and a loving uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were one brother, Thomas Downing; and two sisters, Mary Ann Murphy and Betty Disabato. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kankakee Valley Hospice.
Charles William Downing, 76, of Reddick, IL, formerly of Blue Island, IL, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 29, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late Peter and Mary (nee Scudder) Downing.... View Obituary & Service Information