Sue Downey, age 81, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Taylor House Hospice. Sue was born the daughter of Emery and Velna (Hopkins) Cosner on March 19, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa.

She worked as an Administrative Assistant at Unity Point Health for many years. Sue enjoyed baking and candy making. Sue also enjoyed playing games and doing puzzles. Most of all she enjoyed anything she could do with her family. She loved spoiling her children and grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Ted Downey; children, Daniel (Brenda) Downey, Timothy Downey, Wendy (John) Guess, Michael Downey, Scott Downey, Kelli Hilderbrand, and Theodore “Skip” Downey; grandchildren, Delaney (Nate) Sealine, Mallery Downey, Dakota Downey, Rylee Downey, Ella Guess, Olivia Guess, Aidan Guess, Samuel Downey, Jacob Downey, and Jordan Downey; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Emery and Velna Cosner; and 13 brothers and sisters.

Services Pending. The family will have a private burial at Laurel Hill.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory