Carolyn M Downes, 76, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 pm February 9, 2021 at her residence in Mount Vernon. She was born May 4, 1944 in Centralia, Illinois to Vernon and Barbara (Tucker) Aussieker. She had a big heart for others and a strong faith in God.

Carolyn is survived by her mother, Barbara Aussieker of Mount Vernon, Illinois; daughter, Jean Beach and Jean’s boyfriend, Ron Brake of Mount Vernon, Illinois; sons, Jonathan Downes of Anna, Illinois, Daniel Malloy of Nashville, Illinois, Francis Malloy of Centralia, Illinois; grandchildren, Matthew Downes, Dominick Beach, and Blayze Beach all of Mount Vernon, Illinois; brother, David Aussieker and wife, Marty of Ashley, Illinois; sister, Sharon Feltman and husband, Jeff of Pomona, Illinois; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Aussieker.

A Visitation will be held Sunday, February 14, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm with Mr. Marty Mills officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ Cemetery in Hoyleton, Illinois . Memorials may be made in Carolyn’s honor to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Please remember to observe social distancing at this time. We are limited to 50 people in our building at a time. Following the CDC and NFDA regulations, we encourage everyone to wear a mask. They will be made available, upon request.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.