Dean C. Allen

Mr. Dean C. Allen, age 84 of Anna, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Marion Rehab & Nursing Center in Marion. He was born March 3, 1927 in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Lawrence S. and Helen Overacker Allen. He married Dora H. Lence on August 13, 1958 in Anna. She preceded him in death on December 13, 2000.Dean is survived by his son, Kevin Allen of Herrin; one brother, Ronald L. Allen of Arvada, CO; one niece, Kathy Larsen; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Dora. Dean was a member of the Anna First Baptist Church and the Asbury United Methodist Church in Kankakee. He proudly served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Dean worked as an accountant for Absorbent Clay Products for many years.Funeral services for Mr. Dean C. Allen will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Rev. Les Sinks officiating. Military funeral rites will be conducted at the graveside by the National Guard Military Funeral Honors Team in Marion. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. until the funeral hour on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anna First Baptist Church Library Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.