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John Allendorf Obituary
May 22, 1932 - Jan 3, 2025
John (Jack) Harold Allendorf Sr., age 92, died peacefully at his home on January 3, 2025.
He was born at home in Hoopeston, Illinois on May 22, 1932.
He is survived by his children, Debbie (Rusty) Maxwell of Overton, Texas, Amy (Jeff) Tarr of Merrillville, Indiana, and John (Jack) Jr. (Jennifer) of Lowell, Indiana; along with his grandchildren, Jason Wayte (Melissa), John Allendorf (Brooke), Dustin Tarr, Sarah Maxwell Trevino (Matthew), Jennifer Allendorf Zoladz, Kate Tarr Ramirez (Sylvestor), Kelly Tarr Strazzante (Michael), Christopher Allendorf (Kristin); his great-grandchildren, Alexis Wayte Johnson (Matthew), Ethan Mcfadyen, Kaden Wayte, Lillian Allendorf, Ava Strazzante, Kinsey Trevino, Nathaniel Trevino, Coraline Trevino, Luke Allendorf, Adeline Ramirez, Brady Zoladz, Rowan Ramirez, Alice Ramirez; and one great-great-grandchild, Wesley Johnson.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Morrison Allendorf; his parents, William H. and Beatrice Mullins Allendorf; and his siblings, James Dale Allendorf, Majorie Ruth Hernandez (Rueben Hernandez), William Robert Allendorf (Jeannie Fisher Allendorf), and Ruth Allendorf Chaney (Melvin Chaney); and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Although he was born in Hoopeston, Illinois, he lived most of his life in Gary, Indiana, and the Northwest Indiana area. Jack was married to Barb for 57 years, until she succumbed to cancer. She was the love of his life, and they worked to build a good life together.
Jack's personality was such that he always wanted people to laugh. Most people will remember his corny jokes, his chasing after kids in the summer with ice for down their shirts (Ice Man), and his generally lifting the mood around him.
He will be missed. He is the last of his siblings. To his larger extended family, he was the last of the original family of Bea and Bill, and his passing means that our childhood era is over. He was one of a kind. Dad, thank you for everything, thanks for the laugh, and please laugh on – and we will see you in heaven! Until then, we will try to keep laughing, too.
Visitation was held at Calumet Park Funeral Home, County Line Road, Hobart, Indiana, on Tuesday, January 7, from 3 PM to 7 PM, with a memorial service beginning at 6 PM.
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Robin K.
January 10, 2025
I worked with Jack at walmart years ago He was a great guy and he took good care of his wife b4 she passed. He was a great guy and everything you said in his obit. My prayers to you all. God Bless...
Jan Petroff Adler
January 10, 2025
To the Allendorf family, I am so sorry about Mr. Allendorf's death. I never met him but was friends with his daughters Debbie and Amy. I will be praying for all of you.
Jesse Salomon (retired Gary Police Sergeant)
January 7, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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