Ann E. Downes

Ann was my first friend in Peoria when I married in 1965. w'hen we moved bak to Wisconsin, we kept in touch for these 53 years. Tried to call her today to wish her Happy 80th birthday but her phones are disconnected. That's when I found her obit:( She was a dear friend and I missed her h adntwhen we left. We only talked once a year lately but it always felt like we hadn't been apart. My hugs to Larry & her darling sons & families. I loved Ann like a sister.

To Mark, David, Matt, Larry, & family:

I´m sorry for your loss.
Ann was & still is a wonderful person who befriended me many years ago at Blessed Sacrament. She would take in stray dogs & a (?stray?) priest, and she cared deeply for her family, her community, and her faith.

I remember Ann as someone who valued & pursued the truth always!

Ann will be missed, and her spirit lives on in you, me, and others she inspired.

Fr. Ed Carney

Mark, Dave and Matt. We were very saddened to hear about the passing of your mom. She was an amazing person. Please know that you are in our prayers

Mark, David and Matt, I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a funny and beautiful person inside and out. She is so loved and will be missed by many. I will cherish the memories of your mom.
Sending hugs and love to all of you