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Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home - Byron

506 W Merchant St

Byron, Illinois

Allen Barry Obituary

ALLEN A. BARRY, 90 BYRON - Allen A. Barry, age 90, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at the Serenity Hospice and Home near Oregon. He was born Jan. 26, 1923, near Byron, on the Barry family Homestead; the son to William S. and Minnie (Allen) Barry. He spent his whole life being raised and working at the family homestead. He married Perene Palmer on July 24, 1946, in Oregon. She preceded him in death on Jan. 18, 2002. He than married Marian Blumeyer on Aug. 18, 2004, in Oregon and was welcomed into a loving , caring family that made him very happy including Marian's children; Dixie (Terry) Hurless of Chandler, AZ, Francis "Butch" (Bonnie) Blumeyer of Oregon, Ronald (Angie) Blumeyer of Mount Morris, and also by Marian's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Allen owned and operated Barry's livestock sale barn in Byron and then in Pecatonica. He was a livestock cattle dealer for over 70 years. He is survived by his wife, Marian, daughter, Margo (Marvin) Engelkes of Stillman Valley, 2 grandsons; Barry (Kristy) Engelkes of Eldridge, Iowa, Gene (Molly) Engelkes of Davis Junction, 6 great grandchildren; Chloe, Eli, Caleb, Connor, Dalton, and Carson, a son, Tim Barry of Oklahoma, a granddaughter, Cara Brewer and grandson, Colton Barry, and 2 great grandsons, sister, Margaret (Carl) Klossner of Sun City, AZ. The family would especially like to thank all his very special friends at the Sunrise restaurant; your care and friendship has meant so much. Also a special thanks to Keith and Ginger Willing. You were not only a valued employee for 28 years, you were a true friend. Allen could not have done it without you. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Paynes Point, with the Rev. Andrew Kayes, pastor of the church officiating. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Farrell- Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 506 W. Merchant St. in Byron, IL. A memorial fund is established for the Serenity Hospice and Home. Visit www.farrellhollangale.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Allen Barry

17 Entries

Larry Kappenman

October 31, 2013

My condolences to all of the Barry family. Allen was a treasure and I will miss seeing him at the Sunrise in the mornings when I am in Illinois. I probably saw him more in the last year and a half since my dad's illness and passing than at any other time. About six weeks ago I stopped in to see Allen at the house. I had been reading through my grandmother's diaries which she kept from 1930 until 1995. Through those readings, I found that my grandparents were good friends of Bill and Florence Allen from Polo and that Bill worked with my grandfather who was custodian of White Pines State Park from 1956 until 1970. Allen related in that last conversation we had that Bill and Florence were his aunt and uncle. I am so glad that I stopped in to see him one last time and meet his gracious wife. Rest in peace, Allen.

October 30, 2013

Allen and Perene were wonderful neighbors and friends to all. He and Denny enjoyed stories about Byron. He will be missed. Denny Harleman's Family

Sara Hamer-Mallow

October 30, 2013

A life well lived! Thinking of the Barry family as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Deepest Sympathy.

My entire family,
Sara Hamer Mallow

October 29, 2013

Dear Berry Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Allen. We have known your family for such a very long time. My you feel the peace of God at this time of loss.
Tracy Walk, Northlake, TX

Dawn (Winterton) Burnworth

October 28, 2013

Allen was a very special man in our family. He was one of my dad's best friends for over 50 years. He came to the 4-H fair in Oregon and purchased my kids cows for many years. He had a very giving heart and will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace AB.

October 28, 2013

Dear Barry Family:

The world needs more people like Allen Barry. The man loved his work and enjoyed the people that he met thru that work. There were likely more cattle fed in this area due to Allen Barry's passion for cattle feeding, than any other individual. I will miss his spirit and wisdom.

My condolences,

Mike Morris

Len and Lois Gehl

October 28, 2013

Awesome fun guy to be around. Will miss him around the Schier table at Sunrise. Our deepest sympathy to family and friends.

Eric Ainley

October 28, 2013

I will miss Uncle Allen, May he Rest In Peace.

October 28, 2013

Our Deepest Sympathy to Allen's family.
Allen was always willing to help 4-Hers. On Easter Sunday this year my daughter's 4-H heifer died. This was my daughter's last year in 4-H. When Allen found out what happened, he offered my daughter to pick out an animal from his stock and pay him back for the animal after she sold the animal at the 4-H Auction. Due to Allen's generosity, my daughter was able to participate in her last year in 4-H.
You are in our prayers. With Deepest Sympathy,
Elizabeth Johnson-Lovett, Bridgette Johnson, Bernadette Johnson, and Duane Lovett

Chris Wahlgren

October 27, 2013

A man like no other. Good natured,great sense of humor & honest as could be. Knew him for years & so glad to have spent time with recently. My prayers to the family. He will be deeply missed.

DEBRA HESS-HOPKINS

October 27, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

george lazarus

October 27, 2013

I would like to wish my sincere condolunces to the entire barry family, when i started in the cattle business in 1968 i met alot of good people but one man stood out amoung all the rest and that was allen barry, i will never forget his honesty,humour,and a spirit and love for people to get along with everyone, i even remember the day he chased that dept of ag guy up the street in pecatonica, that guy had it coming, i just can't say enough good about allen, i'm just sorry that i didn't visit him in the last years, i will miss him and he will be greatly missed by everyone else. sincerly, george lazarus

Phyllis (Whipple) Jeans

October 26, 2013

To the Barry family. I am so sorry to hear about Allen. You will all be in my prayers.

Thelma Collins

October 26, 2013

Prayers for Allens Family. He was a neighbor for many years. Deepest Sympathys Thelma Whipple Collins

Joan Smith

October 26, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with you. Life without seeing Allen around and about will not be the same. God Bless!

October 26, 2013

Sending Condolences to All at this difficult time. Allen was very good to Us and many others and his no nonsense ways and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

Doty Schelm

October 26, 2013

Thank you Allen for all the years in the livestock business.

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