Marjorie Marie Downey

Marjorie Marie Downey, 93, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in Medina Nursing Center in Durand. She was born March 21, 1918 to William and Rose Morey in Livingston, Wisconsin. After graduating from Mineral Point High School, she married John Downey on November 25, 1936 in Freeport, Illinois. John predeceased her in March of 1975. Marjorie worked for National Lock and then GC Electronics for 25 years before she retired. A member of St Patrick Church since 1947, she volunteered at Rockford Memorial Hospital as a Pink Lady until she lost her sight at age 70. She was also a past member of St Pats Silver Shamrocks. She loved traveling and visited 44 of 51 states. Marjorie also loved the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs. Survivors include her daughters, Jaquelyn Waskiewicz of Rockford, Patricia (Jody) Strickland of Wildwood, Florida and Madeline Ash of Loves Park; son, Gerald Downey of Sterling Heights, MI; sister, Helen Stock of Dubuque, IA; 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 5 greatgreat grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, John F. Downey, son, John W. Downey, brothers, William Morey and Henry Morey, sister, Florence Rasmussen, granddaughter, Sandra Schoenhagel and sonsinlaw, Richard Waskiewicz and Jerry Ash. A Funeral Mass will be at 10am on Saturday, January 21 in St. Bridget Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday in the church. Arrangements completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home 3910 North Riverside.