Born: Saturday Jun-23-1951
Died: Monday Dec-20-2021
Funeral: Private Service

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Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Charlene F. Downey was called home on Monday Morning December 20th, 2021 Charlene was 70 years old. Born to Wade and Marilyn Downey on June 23, 1951 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Charlene was the first of five Siblings. Donna Swedza, Michael Downey, Carla Krueger, and Shari Salmka.
Charlene is preceded in death by her father Wade Downey, Mother Marilyn Downey and her brother Michael Downey as well as her Nephew Daniel Swedza. Charlene is survived by her daughters Nicole Coffey( Patrick Coffey ) Jennifer Grout (Robert Grout) and three sisters. Donna Swedza, Carla Krueger, Shari Slamka and sister in law Sharon Downey.

Charlene is Survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews that love her dearly.
Charlene Served her country in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1972. Shortly after she became a mother. Charlene Worked extremely hard for her family and continued to do so until her retirement. Charlene lived most of her life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she loved the hustle and bustle of the city. In 2016 Charlene embarked on a new adventure and moved to Rupert, Idaho to be closer to her daughter Jennifer Grout and son in law Robert Grout. which Charlene was able to spend her remaining years with her younger grandchildren.
Even though our heart aches here on earth we know, "Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall see " Helen Keller

There will be a Private memorial service in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 20th.

Condolences Charlene F Downey

Charlene you are my big sister and during good and bad times One thing was always constant l love you very much. You will be missed you can now rest in peace in the presence of God. Rest well my sister until we meet again. Love you always your sister Donna.

Donna Szweda

My dearest mother The love I have for You is eternal. My heart will always have an emptiness Now that you are gone. Love you forever darling mother!

Jennifer Grout

It breaks my heart to know you have left and could not believe what on heard that day. We not always saw eye to eye but i always love you never wanted anything to happen to you. So rest in piece my big sister, you are missed and loved.

Carla Krueger

Charlene, although we had our up’s and downs never did I ever stop loving you. I enjoyed our little chats on the phone. You will be dearly missed. I love you big sister. Rest In Peace and fly high with the angels. Until we see each other again. Forever in my heart, love your little sister.

Shari Slamka

Rest in peace cousin someday a big family reunion in heaven. My heart is breaking for your departure from earth knowing we wont share time online anymore, but it rejoices that you are in heaven and no pain or suffering on this earth no more. I have fond memories of your visits to Kentucky. Rejoice for The kingdom of heaven is now yours.

Diana Kelly

She was a great grandma always loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and had amazing spirit its so sad that she is gone but never forgotten I love you grandma rest In peace.

Heaven Jensen

You might have been a pain in the Butt but i will miss you so much i will miss our fights and the after I love you . I will never forget how fast your head turned when i said Charlene shut up haha you told me to go pick a stick and how i am GRANDMA then told me how great grandpa use to do that back the day i only PICKED on you be I loved you so much.

Winter Lynn Mullen

I am so sorry for your loss. Charlene was active as she could be and kept going. She loved her family so much. I am glad I got to know her. My prayers and thoughts are with her loved ones, who I know mourn at this time.

Christine Robinson