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Patricia Downey Obituary

Downey, Patricia C. (nee Sullivan), 73, formerly of Cicero, loving wife of the late Timothy J. Downey, beloved mother of Ann (Cary) Mednick and Tim, dear grandmother of Timmy Mednick, fond aunt to many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews, loving sister of Sister Ann Sullivan R.S.M., Eileen (Mike) O'Rourke, the late Daniel Sullivan and the late Gerald Sullivan, beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Anna (nee Donoghue). Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m., from Peterson Funeral Home, 6938 W. North Ave., Chicago, (3 blks. East of Harlem), to St. Luke's Church, River Forest, for 10 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside. Donations to Sisters of Mercy and Resurrection Holy Family Nursing Home, 2380 E. Dempster, Des Plaines, IL, 60016. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by: Ahern Funeral Home, 708-383-5700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2006.

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