Rosemary V. Allen

Rosemary V. Allen, age 94 of Alhambra, IL, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. She was born on Friday, October 26, 1928, in Wendell, MN, the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (nee Martin) Kersten. On Saturday, July 19, 1947, she married Kenneth E. Allen. She was a member of First Christian Church, Greenville, IL; Daughters of American Revolution, Sliver Creek Chapter, Highland, IL (made 4 generations in the chapter); Leef Township Senior Citizens. Rosemary was born in Wendell, MN; grew up in St. Louis for a short time attending her first year of high school. She then lived in Brownstown, IL, and graduated from Brownstown High School. She and her family moved to Alhambra, IL, in 1964. She was a Avon representative, selling Avon products for over 25 years. She enjoyed being a homemaker, her grandchildren, dancing, sewing, crocheting, genealogy, camping and boating. Survivors include: Daughter - Patricia A. Evans, Trenton, IL Son - Terry L. (Vicki) Allen, Edwardsville, IL Daughter - Sheila R. (Dennis) Quick, Greenville, IL Daughter - Gail S. (Dale) Henkhaus, Alhambra, IL Son - Bruce P. (Lisa) Allen, Alhambra, IL Daughter - Yvonne T. (Tad) Green, Alhambra, IL Son-In-Law - Donald E. Hediger, Highland, IL Grandchild - Scott (Cindy) Hediger Grandchild - Darren (Mindy) Hediger Grandchild - Ryan (Angie) Evans Grandchild - Grant (Kelly) Evans Grandchild - Christy (Patrick) McDougal Grandchild - Todd Allen Grandchild - Nathan (Daven) Allen Grandchild - Chad (Melissa) Allen Grandchild - Jim (Kara) Quick Grandchild - Belinda (Chris) Ziemba Grandchild - Trevor (Heather) Henkhaus Grandchild - Jessica (Kerry) Ketcham Grandchild - Tyrel (Ronie) Henkhaus Grandchild - Robin Allen Grandchild - Victoria Allen Grandchild - Samantha Green Grandchild - Kayla Green Great Grandchildren - 28 Great Great Grandchild - One. She was preceded in death by: Father - Harold E. Kersten Mother - Gertrude E. Kersten Husband - Kenneth E. Allen - Died 9/29/1988 Daughter - Sandra J. "Sandy" Hediger - Died 3/26/2017 Son-In-Law - Donn B. Evans - Died 9/16/2018 Grandchild - Jared Quick - Died 11/13/1976 Great Grandchild - Evan Allen - Died 5/31/2008 Sister - Mildred Pryor - Died 1/9/2009 Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra, IL., with Aaron Kelso, Lead Minister, Restore Christian Church, Highland, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Brown Cemetery in Pocahontas, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Brown Cemetery.

Rosemary V. Allen

October 26, 1928 - January 9, 2023