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Dean Allen Obituary
He was born March 3, 1927, in Kankakee, the son of Lawrence S. and Helen Overacker Allen.
He married Dora H. Lence on Aug. 13, 1958, in Anna. She preceded him in death Dec. 13, 2000.
Dean is survived by his son, Kevin Allen of Herrin; one brother, Ronald L. Allen of Arvada, Colo.; one niece, Kathy Larsen; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Dora.
Dean was a member of Anna First Baptist Church and Asbury United Methodist Church in Kankakee.
He proudly served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Dean worked as an accountant for Absorbent Clay Products for many years.
Services for Mr. Dean C. Allen will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011, in Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Les Sinks officiating. Military funeral rites will be conducted at the graveside by National Guard Military Funeral Honors Team in Marion. Interment will be in Anna City Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Anna First Baptist Church Library Fund. Envelopes will be available at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.
To view this obituary and leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.
Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.
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Kevin Bell
May 31, 2011
Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything just give me a call.
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