Obituaries

May 22, 1943 to October 5, 2020

ROYAL CENTER - Susan J. Downing, 77, of Winamac passed away at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 5, at I.U. Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers.

Born of May 22, 1943 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Rubye Allen Reutebuch. She was a 1961 Star City High School graduate. On July 17, 1965 she married John F. Downing, he survives.

Survivors also include her children, Gina (Steve) Baker of Winamac, Mitch (Robin) Downing of Winamac, Barb (Dave) Thompson of Winamac and John (Denise) Downing of Winamac; grandchildren Levi Baker, Le Baker, Keith Thompson, John R. Downing, Kurt Thompson, Bradon Downing, Anna Downing, Emily Downing, and Cy Thompson; and great-grandchildren Madison Baker, Katilyn Baker, Coltin Downing, Michael Baker.

She was also preceded in death grandson Kyle Downing, and brother David Reutebuch.

Mrs. Downing was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pulaski. She was a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed drives with her husband, bird watching, experiencing nature, and spending time and creating memories with her family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pulaski. Burial will follow at St. Joseph West Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to the church in Mrs. Downing’s memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.