Beloved wife of the late John B Downes Sr; adored mother of the late John B. Jr. (late Mary Jo); also loving mother figure to Quinten and Scot; cherished grandmother of Jean Marie and John B. III. Devoted sister to the late James, the late John, the late Alexander, late Quinten, late Gardiner, late Davie, late Alison & late William.
Lovingly remembered by sons, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews.
She worked for Cook County Hospital, Central Community Hospital, & Interventions as buildings and grounds manager. Her favorite pastimes were reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.
A visitation for Jean will be held Sunday, August 31, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. A funeral service will occur Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 12pm. A committal service will occur Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Mount Olive Cemetery, 3800 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634.
