(nee Jannetto) Born into Eternal life on Friday, May 28, 2021, at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her high school sweetheart Richard Downes, sister Sara Bazelak, and brother Carl Jannetto. Cherished mother of Dennis (Vicki), Brian (Hollie), Alan (Kim Hanson), and Curt (Carrie). Loving grandma of Alison (Sam) Manegold, Molly (Tommy) Higgins, Emily (Mark Hanson) Downes, Sarah Downes, Zach (Rachel) Mueller, and Rachel (Kyle) Perik. Loved dearly by sister-in-law Karen (Patrick) Groves and stepson John (Suzanne) Herzberg. Further loved by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family, and many friends. Also preceded in death by second husband Robert Herzberg.
Her legacy will continue with the work she did in starting the Wisconsin Chapter of the ALS Association and the thousands of people she helped. She received the State of Wisconsin Certificate of Commendation for her outstanding volunteer efforts on behalf of the ALS Association signed by Governor Tommy Thompson on August 11, 1998.
Visitation at St. Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Drive in Hartland, Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Private Burial at Wisconsin Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the ALS Association-WI Chapter, 3333 North Mayfair Road, #104, Wauwatosa, WI 53222. Please use the link Alsawi.org and donate in memory of Carmen Downes.