Emma Lou Downes's obituary , Passed away on March 25, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa

Emma Lou Downes

1940 - March 25, 2025

Iowa City, Iowa

Emma Lou Downes's obituary , Passed away on March 25, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa

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Gay & Ciha Funeral Home

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Emma Lou Downes

1940 - March 25, 2025

Iowa City, Iowa

Emma Lou Downes Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Emma Lou Downes (Iowa City, Iowa), who passed away, on March 25, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emma Lou Downes to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alphons Wegmuller and Helen Wegmuller (Kinney); her husband Larry; and her son Pat Downes. She is survived by: her children, Mike Downes (Mary Kay), Julie Lang, Genette Campbell (Mark) and Dana Huffman (Rowdy); her great grandchildren, Arden, Elizabeth, Mia and Emma; and also Dolores Kelly.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her memory to St. Peters Catholic Church or the Child Casket Fund of the Trappist Caskets in Peosta, Iowa who provide children's caskets to families at no expense.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gay & Ciha Funeral Home



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Thu

Mar 27

Visitation

St. Peters Catholic Church
4022 Cosgrove Rd SW, Oxford, IA 52322

Fri

Mar 28

Funeral service

St. Peters Catholic Church
4022 Cosgrove Rd SW, Oxford, IA 52322

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Fri

Mar 28

Burial

St. Peters Cemetery

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