A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 for 78-year-old Lillian Downey of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 12:11 pm, Monday, September 22, 2025 in Gorham, Illinois.
She was born December 8, 1946 in Blair, Ill. to Elroy and Eva (nee Niemeyer) Weaver. They both preceded her in death.
Lillian married William Downey, Sr. in September 1969; he survives in Chester.
She had worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant in home healthcare for several years. She had also worked as at Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation and was a beautician.
Lillian was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. She enjoyed playing scratch off lottery tickets. Lillian loved spending time with her family and going to her grandchildren’s sporting events.
Survivors also include a son: David (Heather) Downey, Sr. Gorham, Ill.; a sister: Linda (Raymond) Smith Rice, Ill.; eight grandchildren: William (Shelby) Downey III, Krista (Colton) Bailey, Michael Allen Downey, Jr., Derek (Brittany) Downey, Michael (Kayla) McDonald, Janelle Downey, Danielle Long and David Downey, Jr. and many loved great grandchildren, nieces and nephews
She was also preceded in death by: a daughter: Lisa Weaver, two sons: William Downey, Jr. and Michael Downey, Sr. and two siblings: Kenneth Weaver and Lily Mae Weaver.
Visitation: 9–11 am, Saturday, Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Memorial Service: 11 am, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Officiating: Rev. Timothy Sims
Inturnment in the Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, Illinois
Memorials to the Family