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SUSIE DOWNING
ADA — Susie H. Downing, age 94, died on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:10 PM at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.
She was born on October 6, 1921 in Kenton, Ohio to Leslie and Cordie (Spradlin) Risner who preceded her in death. On November 29, 1941 she married Clarence E. Downing and he died on March 11, 1963.
Susie was a homemaker and a former medical secretary at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima for many years. She was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren, Rural Ada.
Susie is survived by her two sons: Bud (Eva) Downing of Lima and David Downing of Findlay; five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters.
Funeral services will begin at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Chaplain Bill Herr officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm Street, Bluffton, Ohio 45817.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hansonneely.com.
Arrangements are by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.
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Memories and Condolences
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Donna Warren
February 1, 2016
To The Family,
So sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Susie at MMH.
Nancy Buchanan-Harper
February 1, 2016
To All of the Family,
I remember Susie well from St. Rita's. So sorry for your loss. She was always a real sweet person.
Sincerely,
RHONDA MCGINNIS
February 1, 2016
Grandma,I missed you so much at work yesterday!Thank-you, for all the laughter,love, and great memories,you leave behind.
Ron McKee
January 31, 2016
I am saddened by your loss.
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