Katherine B. Downey Obituary
The world bids farewell to Katherine B. Downey of Park Ridge, Illinois, departing on February 5, 2026 at the age of 95. Katherine leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Allseitz and Bertha Allseitz; her spouse Thomas W. Downey; and her sister Molly Berger (late Karl). She is survived by: her children, Kathy Patelski (John) and Jim Downey (Patti); her grandchildren, Michael Patelski (Alison), Dan Patelski (Melanie), Marie, Laura and Kathleen Downey; her great grandchildren, Brett and Graham Patelski; her nephew Doug Berger (Louise); her niece Barb Giordano (Ralph); and her caregivers, Joana and Edna.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation @ themmrf.org. (http://themmrf.org.) Funeral info 847-824-5155.
