Mary Evelyn Downes, 89, of South Bend, formerly of Skokie, IL, died Monday in Regency Place Nursing Home, So. Bend. Mary was an executive for Rotary International, Evanston for many years. She was born May 8, 1911 in Woodstock, IL to Frank M. and Francis Downes, nee Kaiser who proceded her in death. Surviving are daughter-in-law, Loretta Downes of South Bend; two nephews, Greg Downes of South Bend and Michael Downes of California; and one niece, Diane Massik of Colorado Springs, CO. Private Graveside Service Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, Indiana. There will be no visitation. Mary was a graduate of DePaul Univ. and was a WWII Navy Veteran. The Hickey Funeral Home, 3516 E. Jefferson, So. Bend, IN. 219/2891000 is in charge of arrangements.
