James J. Downing Obituary
The memory of James J. Downing (Merrill, Wisconsin), born in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 12, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James J. Downing to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Downing and Susan Carnathan Bittner; his stepmother Mildred Downing; his son Clark Downing; his son-in-law Tylor Hartwig; his sister Nancy Lopes; and his siblings-in-law, Art Lopes, Leroy Mootz, Sandy Mootz and Charlotte Mootz.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Jane Downing; his daughters, Ann Zastrow, Barbara Wais (John) and Charlotte Downing; his grandson Adam Zastrow (Ben Schorr); his great grandchild Emilia Schorr-Zastrow; his half-sister JoAn Downing; and his brothers-in-law, Eugene Mootz and David Mootz (Jean). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church. A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Trinity School, 107 N. State Street, Merrill, Wisconsin 54452.
