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Charles Allen Obituary

Charles "Chuck" E. Allen June 20, 1923 - July 28, 2014 OSCEOLA - Charles Eugene "Chuck" Allen, age 91, of Osceola, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014, at Kindred Valley View Nursing Home. Chuck was born June 20, 1923, in Jasonville, Indiana, to the late Charles W. and Jessie (Neal) Allen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Allen, his children, James Jordan and Toni Aldridge, and his siblings, Rex and Rita. Survivors include his children, Toby (Terrell) Personette of South Bend, Larry (Cheryl) Carlysle of Massachusetts, Terry Jordan of Portage, Indiana, and Debra Hensley of Osceola. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as his brother, Jim (Jane) Allen, and sister, Hester Landis. There will be no visitation or services. Chapel Hill Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1942 and served as a tail gunner during WW II. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Chuck was employed for many years with the Studebaker Corporation and after it closed, became a truck driver until his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed camping and fishing with his wife, Betty. Chuck also loved reading, playing cards, working on cars, and building things. He was also a longtime member of the VFW Post #360 and the American Legion Post #308. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Southern Care Hospice, 310 West McKinley Avenue, Suite 340, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit our website at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jul. 30, 2014.
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Thank you,Dad for the wonderful memories.See you along with all the other loved ones who went home before you when the Good Lord takes me home.Until then we all will miss you. Thanks so much for a job well done! You are deeply and truly loved.

Cheryl Carlysle

August 4, 2014

Thank you for your service to our great nation. Rest in peace Sir.

Rose Royals

July 30, 2014

Debbie and Maria, uncle Charlie will always be in my thoughts. I will always remember trying to "squeeze" his favorite fishing spots out of him. He is sitting with Aunt Betty, Dad and Mom by a camp fire and talking about the old times. Prayers continue for you both. Love you
Shelly and Will

Michele Schisler

July 30, 2014

REMBERING A NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE TIME FRIEND
We spent a life time talking together.
Will miss you. May God Bless You.

Richard Griffin

July 30, 2014

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