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Vernon R. DOWNEN

Male 1929 - 2009  (79 years)


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  1. 1.  Vernon R. DOWNEN was born on 29 Jul 1929 in Christopher, Franklin County, IL; died on 22 Jun 2009 in Kirkland, IL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1930, 603 Church St, Tyrone, Franklin County, IL

    Notes:

    Died:
    VERNON R. DOWNEN
    1929-2009
    Vernon R. Downen, 79, of Kirkland, Ill., died Monday, June 22, 2009, at home.
    He was born July 29, 1929, in Christopher, the son of Walter R. and Elsie E. (Toney) Downen. He married Norma N. Bacon on July 3, 1948, in Mulkeytown.
    Vernon worked as an operating engineer for Illinois Hydraulic Construction Company and Grafton Township. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Huntley. He was a fan of his son's motocross racing and collected hats of his favorite sport teams, the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.
    He is survived by his wife, Norma Downen of Kirkland; four children, Diane (Ron) Smrz of Johnsburg, Gary (Joanne) Downen of Herrin, Ron (Mary Jo) Downen of Kirkland and Sheri Neff of Fox River Grove; seven grandchildren, Jenny, Jeremy, Jessica, Byron, Josephine, Stephanie and Daniel; and seven great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents.
    Following his wishes, there will be no services. A memorial fund has been established for OSF Hospice.
    Quiram-Kirkland Funeral Chapel is assisting the family; 815-522-3563; www.olsonfh.com

    Vernon married Norma N. BACON on 03 Jul 1948 in Mulkeytown, Franklin, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Diane DOWNEN  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Gary DOWNEN  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Sheri DOWNEN  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Diane DOWNEN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vernon1)

    Family/Spouse: Ronald SMRZ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Gary DOWNEN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vernon1)

    Family/Spouse: JOANNE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Sheri DOWNEN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vernon1)

  4. 5.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vernon1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living2, 1.Vernon1)

  2. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living2, 1.Vernon1)



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