Michael James Downing 1949 - 2021
FREERKING, DOWNING, THORNTON
Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 9/21/2021 at 10:14:31
Sioux City Journal
24 February 2021Michael James Downing
Dakota Dunes, S.D.
Michael James Downing, 71, of Dakota Dunes passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at a local nursing home.
A private funeral for immediate family will be held at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Burial will be at St. Clair Cemetery in Ute, Iowa.
Michael was born on June 1, 1949 in Mapleton, Iowa, to James and Zelma (Freerking) Downing. After high school he went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from Briar Cliff College. Michael served in the United States Navy from 1969-1971, serving in Vietnam. He was united in marriage to Christine Thornton and to this union two daughters were born, Courtney and Alyssa. He later married Linda Johnson.
Michael worked for the corporate offices at Metz Baking, at Gateway, as a realtor, and most recently as a loan officer at U.S. Bank. He enjoyed golfing, home improvement projects, classic and foreign cars, and making people laugh with his great sense of humor. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and was never too far away from his family.
He is survived by his daughter Alyssa Downing of Sioux City; siblings Paul (Kathy) Downing, Jeffrey Downing, and Jeanne (Efren Jr.) Bata, all of Sioux City; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Courtney Downing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Opportunities Unlimited, St. Croix Hospice, or St. James United Methodist Church.
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