Obituary of Elwyn Allen

Elwyn J. Allen Age 95. At rest Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Lakewood Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield. Born in Gardner, IL, he was a 50-year resident of Joliet, residing in Plainfield the past ten years. A WWII U.S. Navy veteran, honorably discharged as a Gunner's Mate 2nd Class in 1946. Retired from RustCraft Greeting Card Company. Member of Stone City Post VFW #2199 and the New Lenox American Legion. He was an avid fisherman and Chicago Cubs fan. Surviving are his daughter, Mary (Thomas) Pirc; two grandsons, Scott (Renee) Dimmick and James (Corinne) Dimmick; great-grandchildren, Samuel, Alex, Benjamin, Kinsley, and Colvin Dimmick. Preceded in death by his wife, Edna (nee Mandella) Allen (1996); parents, Thomas and Anna (nee Hader) Allen; brothers, Russell, Glen and Ambrose; sisters, Vern Lewis, Inez Romano, Beulah Picciolo, Eva Jiskra and Alva Kaveney. Funeral Services for Elwyn J. Allen will be Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Catholic Charities would be appreciated. Visitation SATURDAY Morning at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until time of services. For information: 815-741-5500