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Lily Mae "Lil" Downing

Rockford, Illinois

1924 - 2016 (Age 92)

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Rockford, Illinois

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Lily Mae "Lil" Downing 1924—2016Lily Mae Downing, died Friday, June 10, 2016, in Rockford. Born April 14, 1924, in Madison, she was the daughter of Louis C. Hoffman and Dinah Helena Gonstead. Lil moved to Rockford, graduating from East High in 1941. In 1945, she graduated from St. Anthony Nursing...

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We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Lil was an exceptional lady with a great zest for living. She loved all facets of her life: home, work, church, and especially family. She demonstrated the importance of mutual respect and kindness in creating a positive work environment on a daily basis. Never did she appear outwardly frustrated but instead approached all crisis situations rationally and methodically with a smile. She taught me life skills I carried with me through a long working career....

So very sorry to read of Lil's passing. I also remember her as a woman of great faith, and as my mother Loretta's girlfriend. I have said so many time since my own mother's passing, "I am happy for her because she is in heaven, but I am very sorry for us because we will miss her." Sending both prayers and condolences.