JOLENE DOWNING

JoLene Downing, age 77 of Peru died June 20, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Center in Auburn. Jolene was born December 13, 1944 in Peru, the daughter of Joe and Ardella (Hays) Railsback. She married Marvin R. Downing July 22, 1964 in Riverside, CA. Marvin died April 22, 2013. Jolene lived in Riverside, CA and Las Vegas, NV before moving to Peru in 1994.

Survivors include her son, Jim (Rose) Downing of Rock Port, MO; daughter, Kim (Will) Fogle of Pierce; granddaughters, Chanelle (Drew) Buckner, Christine (Joshua) Nichols and Alex Watlington; several great grandchildren; brothers, Joe (Kathy) Railsback Jr and Jerry (Krista) Railsback; sister-in-law, Armida Railsback; many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Jack Railsback.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Peru Community Impact Group, P.O. Box 246, Peru, NE 68421.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.marshallfuneral.com.

Marshall Funeral Chapel of Nebraska City is in charge of arrangements.