Margaret Allen

MARGARET M. ALLEN, 83 SPENCER, Wis. - Margaret M. Allen, 83, of Spencer died peacefully Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at St Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born Nov. 2, 1929, in Wisconsin, daughter of Ralph and Ilo (Reynolds) Whisler. She was a graduate of the East Rockford (Ill.) High School. On Dec. 31, 1952, Margaret Whisler was united in marriage to Floyd D. Allen at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford. In addition to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Margaret was employed as a school bus driver for the Winnebago, Ill., School District. Margaret was especially proud of her grandchildren and cherished the time she could spend with them. She also loved gardening, knitting, and being active within her community. She was very involved in the Winnebago School District as a member of the PTA, Booster Club, and Winnebago Lioness Club. She drove a bus for the wrestling team and was active in the Community Council in Winnebago. She is lovingly survived by children, Barbara Allen of Spencer, Bonnie Anderson of Rockford, Brad (Liz) Allen of Loves Park, Ill., and Brian (Julie) Allen of Avondale, Ariz.; grandchildren, Eric Diamond, Sarah Diamond, Jason Allen, Erica Allen, Stephen Allen, Adam Allen, Coreen Noel, Zachary Allen and Kelsey Allen; great-grandchildren, Jordan Allen and Rian Allen; sister, Marie Whisler; and brother, Richard Whisler. She will be dearly missed by Makayla and Chailey Robinson, who held a special place in Margaret's heart. Predeceased by husband, Floyd; sisters, Wanda Stover and Alice Hardwick; and brother, Ralph Whisler Jr. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home, Marshfield, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service. Interment in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Tomah. For your convenience, online condolences may be made at hansenschillingfuneralhome.com.