Cover photo for Dennis Downing's Obituary
Dennis Downing Profile Photo
1947 Dennis 2023

Dennis Downing

August 8, 1947 — October 9, 2023

Aledo, Illinois

 

Dennis “Dink” Downing, 76 of Aledo, died October 9, 2023, at OSF St. Francis, Peoria. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Mercer County VFW from 2 to 5 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the Downing Family, for a memorial to be established later. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family and condolences may be left at speerfuneralhome.com.

Dennis Robert Downing was born on August 8, 1947, in Davenport, Iowa to Robert B. & Irene (Kistler) Downing. He was a 1965 graduate of Aledo High School and attended Black Hawk College where he played baseball before being drafted into the United States Army. He was previously married to Judeen Van der Wege. On March 21, 1985, Dennis and Norma (Stroud) Olson were married.

Dennis retired from United Parcel Service in 2002 after 30 years of service, mostly in the Aledo area. After retirement he worked for Shirt Tales and as groundskeeper for Oakview County Club. He loved sports and had even tried out for a professional baseball team, with his favorite team being the Atlanta Braves. He also played on many local fast pitch softball teams as short stop, loved golfing, tennis and racquet ball. Dennis enjoyed his weekly outings with friends and playing solitaire on his phone.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Norma; children and spouses: Torey & Diana Downing and Joelly & Lance Greene, both of Texas; Jon Olson of Aledo and Wendy Downing & Brian Jordan of Tinley Park, IL; Grandchildren: Isabella, Austin, Gabriella, Deven, Jessica, & Payton and 2 great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Connie & Jerry Mattson and sister-in-law, Sandra Downing all of Aledo. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Curtis Downing.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dennis Downing, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Celebration of Life

Saturday, October 28, 2023

2:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 1745

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree