Obit for Michael Walter DOWNES (b.1889 d.1961), Big Stone Co., MN 

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FINAL RITES FOR MICHAEL DOWNES HELD ON FRIDAY

 Funeral services for Michael Walter Downes, who died April 4 at Holy 
Trinity Hospital were conducted from Holy Rosary Church at 9 p.m. 
Friday, with Father G. Kunz officiating.  Interment was at Lakeside 
cemetery.
 Mr. Downes was born July 20,1889, in Kandiyohi County, to the late 
Mr. and Mrs. John Downes.  He came to Graceville in 1890, and farmed 
in this area for many years.  He served in World War I and was a 
member of the American Legion. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Nell Downs, 
Cass Lake; many nieces and nephews.
 Pallbearers were Keith Kennelly, Lee Schwagerls, Tom Casey, Roy 
Andrews, LeRoy Billiet and Harry Rine.
 Out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were; 
his sister, Mrs. Nell Downs; Mr. and Mrs. Wilford and daughter;  
Frances Cook; Steve Daugherty and Mike Downes, Willmar; and others 
from Graceville, Barry, Collis and Nassau.

    Graceville Enterprise
    Tuesday, 11 April 1961