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Pearl Allen Obituary

Allen, Pearl E. (nee Jahns) 94, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, April 13, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert Allen; loving mother of Beverly (late Gary) Barnes and Thomas Allen; cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; dear sister of Elaine Muzzo, Adeline Johnson, Lucille Phipps, the late Helen Bross and the late Bill Jahns. Visitation Wednesday, April 16, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Mass 1:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1501 Chicago Rd., Chicago Heights, IL. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood, IL. Pearl retired from First National Bank of Chicago Heights after over 25 years of service. She was very active with St. Agnes Church programs. Pearl was a volunteer at St. James Hospital and former Auxiliary member of Holbrook Fire Department. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Road, Steger, IL 60475. Further information 708-755-6100 www.smitsfh.com.

Published by SouthtownStar on Apr. 15, 2014.
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Here's to you, Mom
Love, Bev

April 21, 2014

Sorry to hear about Pearl. She was such a great lady. Worked with her at "CCD" at St. Agnes. Prayer to the family.

April 16, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. I remember visiting your mother and Elaine many times with my mother Lorraine. You are in my prayers...

Cheryl Neroni Manno

April 16, 2014

My condolences, Tom, on the passing of your mother.

Joe Sinopoli

April 15, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family of Pearl. She was a lovely lady.
Rosemary Nehnevay Babiarz, St Agnes and St James friend..

April 15, 2014

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