Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Jean M. Priest (Downey)

Passed away on October 2, 2020

Jean M. Priest (Downey), nee Totleben, age 93, late of Calumet City and formerly of the East Side, passed away October 2, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Jack Priest.  Loving mother of David Downey, Gina Cancilla, Jackie Vukasovic and the late Gary Downey.  Devoted grandmother of 5. Cherished great grandmother of 4.  Dearest sister of Mary Lou (Edward) Niksich.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her sister Dolly Baker and brothers Richard, Clarence, Raymond, Anthony and Rennie Totleben.  Jean was a longtime employee of John’s Pizzaria and Villa Cosenza.  Visitation Friday, October 9, 2020 from 9am until time of funeral services at 11am at Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago.  Interment Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery.  773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com

Funeral Service:
Elmwood Chapel
11200 S. Ewing Ave.
Chicago, 60607
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 11:00 am

Interment:
Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery
15200 Lincoln Avenue
Dolton, Illinois 60419

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

Map

Visitation Information

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 9:00 am until 11:00 am

Condolences
"Prayers of healing and support to all of you and yours at this time. "
- Robin Goldman
October 8, 2020 1:57 pm
Candles Lit
"For my Godmother. You will be missed. Many fond memories. Love you"
- Ginny
October 6, 2020 9:36 am
"I'll miss your smiling face cousin Jean. You always had a "steel trap for a mind," your mind stayed sharp even close to the end. I loved our conversations and you were a great help to me, figuring out our Genealogy together. I'll miss you terribly."
- Jeri Tornincasa
October 6, 2020 7:56 pm
"Blessings to God's most lovely Angel. Shine bright for all to see. "
- Robin Goldman
October 8, 2020 1:55 pm