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Abner Eldon Allen
1. Abner Eldon Allen was born on 12 Feb 1904 in Allegany County, New York; died on 25 Sep 1965 in Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois; was buried in North Cemetery, Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois. Notes:
1930 living in Batavia,IL, working in the Iron Factory
Abner married Helen Margaret Klein about 1926. Helen was born on 25 Dec 1908 in Batavia, Kane County, Illinois; died on 2 Dec 1994 in Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois; was buried in North Cemetery, Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Leon Allen
was born on 17 Oct 1927 in Batavia, Kane County, Illinois; died on 22 Jan 1995 in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois. - 3. Roger Allen
was born on 1 Jul 1930 in Batavia, Kane County, Illinois; died on 23 Sep 2004 in Energy, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried in Egyptian Memorial Gardens, Herrin, Williamson County, Illinois. - 4. Virginia M. Allen
was born on 08 May 1932. - 5. Lavern James Allen
was born on 11 Jun 1933. - 6. Howard Lewis Allen
was born on 29 Mar 1934. - 7. Living
- 2. Leon Allen
Generation: 2
2. Leon Allen
(1.Abner1) was born on 17 Oct 1927 in Batavia, Kane County, Illinois; died on 22 Jan 1995 in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois. 3.
Roger Allen
(1.Abner1) was born on 1 Jul 1930 in Batavia, Kane County, Illinois; died on 23 Sep 2004 in Energy, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried in Egyptian Memorial Gardens, Herrin, Williamson County, Illinois. Notes:
ENERGY -- Roger Allen, 74, of Energy, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, at home with his family.Roger was born on July 1, 1930, in Geneva, to Abner and Helen (Kline) Allen.He married Shirley Nicks on Sept. 19, 1953, in St. Charles. She survives of Energy.Mr. Allen served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict.He was retired from Simplex Manufacturing in Elmhurst as a roller man.Roger was a spiritual man who lived his life with integrity and humor. He was a prankster and always the life of the party.He most enjoyed his family and sitting in the sun listening to country music.He was mechanically inclined and a skilled craftsman.He enjoyed riding motorcycles and built his own Harley-Davidson.He was innovative. This was exemplified by the time he tried to build a self-rocking bassinette by wiring a motor to it. It rocked a little too much.He shared many humorous memories, like the time he and Shirley were riding the motorcycle together. They came to a stop and when it was time to go again, he took off so quickly that Shirley was left behind. He didn't realize until he had gotten down the road a little way.He enjoyed a little beer and lived life to the fullest.He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.Suvivors include his wife, Shirley Allen of Herrin; his children and their spouses, Mindy Lisewski and Dan Pricop of Ruskin, Fla., Bruce and Debbie Allen of Aurora, Melody and Dave Guerrero of Aurora, Brian and Sharon Allen of Warrenville, Tammy and Scott Augustine of North Aurora, and Barbara and Steve Hamilton of Wheaton; 17 grandchildren, Gary Lisewski of Smyrna, Tenn., Lana Morath of Aurora, Jeremy Augustine of Chicago, Michael Allen of Herrin, Crystal Augustine of Wheaton, Lena Guerrero of Aurora, Steven Hamilton, Joel Hamilton and Jackie Hamilton, all of Wheaton, Matthew Lisewski of Herrin, Aaron Allen of Warrenville, Kristopher Lisewski of Ruskin, Fla., Dustin Allen of Warrenville, Jacob Augustine of North Aurora, Timothy Lisewski of Kannapolis, Kan., and Crystal Allen and Melody Allen, both of Warrenville; six great-grandchildren, Joshua, Keefer, Rhyan, Rory, Ashley and Tyler; his siblings, Howard Allen of St. Charles, Laverne Allen of Geneva, Virginia Nieman of Plano and Billy Allen of St. Charles; many great nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews; and his special friends, George Nicks of Johnston City, Doris Chaney of Hurst, Jerry Nicks of Herrin and Mary Nicks of Hurst.He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Steven Allen; one brother, Deacon Allen; and three beloved dogs, 'Joshua,' 'Cody' and 'Joby.'Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, in Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. The Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Military rites will be performed by the Herrin VFW and American Legion Posts at the graveside. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.The family would like to extend a special thank you to their sister, Tammy, for her hard work and sincere dedication to her father. (Southern Illinoisan (Sep/29/2004))
Roger married Shirley Mae Nicks on 19 Sep 1953 in Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois. Shirley was born on 31 May 1935 in Herrin, Williamson County, Illinois; died on 28 Mar 2014 in Energy, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried in Egyptian Memorial Gardens, Herrin, Williamson County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
4. Virginia M. Allen
(1.Abner1) was born on 08 May 1932. Notes:
married twice, 3 children. 2005 living in Plano,IL
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Lavern James Allen
(1.Abner1) was born on 11 Jun 1933. Notes:
Had at least one son.
6. Howard Lewis Allen
(1.Abner1) was born on 29 Mar 1934. 7. Living
(1.Abner1)
Generation: 3
8. Living
(3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)9. Living
(3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Gary Lisewski
- 16. Kristopher Lisewski
- 17. Matthew Lisewski
- 18. Timothy Lisewski
- 15. Gary Lisewski
10. Bruce M. Allen
(3.Roger2, 1.Abner1) was born on 13 Jan 1957 in Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois; died on 6 Jun 2007 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois; was buried in Egyptian Memorial Gardens, Herrin, Williamson County, Illinois. Notes:
Bruce M. Allen, 50, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Rush-Copley Medical Center. He was born to Roger and Shirley Allen January 13, 1957 in St. Charles, IL.
He leaves behind a devoted wife of 30 years, Deborah Allen; a brother, Brian Allen; four sisters, Mindy Lisewski, Melody (Dave) Guerreao, Tammy Augustyn and Barbara (Steve) Hamilton; a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends; and his special pet, Gizmo.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Allen.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 10 AM in James' Chapel. James Funeral Service, 630-851-6503 is serving the family for local arrangements. Interment will be Monday in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Herrin, IL handled by Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home, 618-942-3102.Family/Spouse: Debbie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Michael Allen
- 19. Michael Allen
11. Living
(3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
12. Living
(3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Aaron Allen
- 23. Crystal Allen
- 24. Melody Allen
- 25. Dustin Allen
- 22. Aaron Allen
13. Living
(3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Jeremy Augustine
- 27. Crystal Augustine
- 28. Jacob Augustine
- 26. Jeremy Augustine
14. Living
(3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. Joel Hamilton
- 30. Jackie Hamilton
- 31. Steven Hamilton
- 29. Joel Hamilton
Generation: 4
15. Gary Lisewski
(9.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)16. Kristopher Lisewski
(9.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)Other Events and Attributes:
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Notes:
Ruskin,FL
17. Matthew Lisewski
(9.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)18. Timothy Lisewski
(9.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)19. Michael Allen
(10.Bruce3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)20. Living
(11.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)21. Living
(11.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)22. Aaron Allen
(12.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)23. Crystal Allen
(12.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)24. Melody Allen
(12.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)25. Dustin Allen
(12.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)26. Jeremy Augustine
(13.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)27. Crystal Augustine
(13.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)28. Jacob Augustine
(13.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)29. Joel Hamilton
(14.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)30. Jackie Hamilton
(14.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)31. Steven Hamilton
(14.Living3, 3.Roger2, 1.Abner1)
