Hazel J. Allen

Hazel J. Allen, 85, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. She was born on December 8, 1940, in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond and Beatrice (Rhodrich) Lynch. Hazel married Glenn Allen on April 30, 2012.
Hazel will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Above all else, her family was the center of her life and meant everything to her. In her younger years, she enjoyed roller skating, bowling, and she also loved getting dressed up to go dancing with Glenn. They loved to dance to, Look at Us, by Vince Gill. Hazel also loved fast cars. In later years, Hazel found joy in crocheting, creating blankets that she lovingly shared with family and friends. Hazel was a compassionate and dedicated nurse and loved caring for others. She worked at Wabash General Hospital and the local nursing home where she made many friendships. Hazel loved animals, especially her beloved dog, Rainey, who was a wonderful companion. She was a member of Mount Carmel Church of Christ. Hazel will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Hazel will be remembered by her husband, Glenn Allen; daughter, Cathy Cole and husband, Darren; son, Mark VanVleet; grandchildren, John, Danny, Jeremy, Brent, Sasha, Mark Jr., and Tori; great grandchildren, James, Mason, Tristin, Taylor, Davin, Elijah, Rian, Adleigh, Waylon, John Ryder, Mila, Winston, Lux and Jensen; great-great grandchildren, Rosie and Cody; many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Pamela Warren; son, Skip VanVleet; brother, Don Lynch; sister, Helen Lynch; stepfather, Eddie Miller.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
The family has chosen memorial contributions be made in Hazel's memory to Wabash Rally Against Cancer to honor her late son, Skip who passed from cancer. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Hazel's tribute wall and leave condolences for the Allen family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com