In loving memory of

Janet C. Downey
October 21, 1937 - January 18, 2021

JANET C. DOWNEY
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Janet C. Downey, 83, of Muscatine, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, in Muscatine.

A private funeral service will be held. To view the live service please click the following link https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/janet-downey at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Burial will take place in Illinois City. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Memorial may be made to the Illinois City Cemetery or Arthirits Foundation. Online Condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com.

Janet was born on October 21, 1937, in Muscatine, the daughter of Clyde and Erma Orris Rebelsky. She married Wilson Pat Downey on January 13, 1960, in Illinois City.

Janet sold Avon for many years, worked at the Muscatine High School in the cafeteria, and later at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course, all while helping her husband, Pat, with the farm. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, watching birds, knitting, and her daughter and grandchildren.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Lori L. Hardman and her husband, Jack, of Muscatine; two grandchildren, Jake Hardman and his wife, Ashley, of Muscatine and Paige Keeler and her husband, Bryce, of Muscatine; two great grandchildren, Chase, Thomas, and Averie who is due in March; and a sister, Rita R. Lamb and her husband, James, of Muscatine.


She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Pat, in 1991, and one sister, Patricia Sprouse.

Tributes

Shirley Porter wrote on Jan 21, 2021:

"Lori you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a special person."

Debbie (Pape-DeKeyrel) Beatty wrote on Jan 20, 2021:

"Lori and Family, So sorry to read of your mom's passing. She was such a sweet woman. Hold tight to your memories, they will bring you comfort during this difficult time. "

Lynn & Bob McCleary wrote on Jan 20, 2021:

" Our condolences to the family and friends of Janet. Her sweet memory will forever be in our hearts. She is at peace now with Our Lord. Lynn & Bob McCleary"

Bob and Donna Carlson wrote on Jan 19, 2021:

"Sincere sympathy to the family. Janet was a lovely person that had lots of ambition. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. "

John and Ronna Thuman wrote on Jan 19, 2021:

"Lori I'm so sorry for you loss, thoughts and prayers to your family."

Paul & Heidi Anderson wrote on Jan 19, 2021:

"Lori and Jake, we are so sorry for your loss. All of the family is in our thoughts and prayers."