James T. Allen
Born: May 5th, 1927
Died: November 19th, 2006
Obituary
James T. Allen, 79, of Roseville, IL., formerly of Burlington, died at 4 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at his home. Born May 5,1927, in Burlington, he was the son of Herbert and Rose Donahue Allen. He married Gladys Thrasher on Sept. 16,1944, in Monmouth, IL. She preceded him in death on Aug. 9,1995. He was a truck driver for Mason & Hanger Allied Van Lines for many years. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Burlington. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing along the Mississippi River. Survivors include one daughter Judy MacFarland of Racine, Wis.; one son, Tim Allen of Swan Creek, IL.; two grandchildren; and one twin brother, Jim Allen of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one sister and two brothers. Visitation with family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville. Funeral services for Mr. Alien will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Corman Memorial Home. Graveside services will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington. A memorial has been established for McDonough County Hospice.