John B Downes, age 89, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
Beloved husband of Jean L. nee Gray; cherished father of the late John B. Jr. (late Mary Jo); loving father/uncle of Jimmy (Kathleen) Gray; also loving father figure to Quinten and Scot; devoted grandfather of Jean Marie, John B. III and Anthony James; dear brother of Jim (Anne), Phillippa (Patrick) and the late Rose (Chris), late Sheila, late Dolores and the late Patricia; fond uncle, cousin and friend of many. John will be loving remembered for taking care of his family. He was also a dedicated employee with Peoples Gas and the Cook County Sheriff's Department
Memorial visitation, Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 11:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm. Interment Mount Olive Cemetery, 3800 N. Narragansett Ave in Chicago.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of John to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, (800) 213-6584 or online.
