"We met Bert because he sat behind us at the Q.U. basketball games. He was such a gentleman and was always interesting to walk with. We were amazed at his energy and his love of bowling. He sure enjoyed his yearly Christmas trip to watch the high school basketball tourney. We will miss him when we get back to Q.U. basketball. Our sympathy to you."
In loving memory of
Elbert Allen
November 4, 1924 - March 11, 2021
Elbert Guy Allen, age 96, of Quincy, died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 3:03 pm in Good Samaritan Home.
Mr. Allen was born November 4, 1924 on a farm in Rocky Run Township in Hancock County, IL, a son of Harry and Clara Drake Allen. He married Mary C. Timpe on April 21, 1951. She died in Phoenix, AZ on November 18, 1963. He married Patricia J. Ingram on January 14, 1967. She died on November 29, 2006.
Mr. Allen was a graduate of Mendon Township High School and Gem City Business College. He served in the United States Army during WW II. Mr. Allen worked for White Truck Sales in Quincy, Truck Equipment Co. in Phoenix, AZ, and retired from Quincy Specialties Co., where he was co-owner.
Mr. Allen was a member of the Church of St. Peter, the Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion. In his spare time, Mr. Allen enjoyed watching basketball, baseball, and football. He was also an avid golfer and bowler, and he was recently inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame, Quincy Chapter. Mr. Allen also loved to travel, and he and his wife had been to all 50 states.
Survivors include three sons: Lance L. (Barbara) Ingram of Quincy, IL; Kerry J. (Deborah) Ingram of Chicago Heights, IL; and Randy J. (Carla) Ingram of Greenwood, IN; six grandchildren: Kyle David Ingram of Quincy; Kara Jean (Nathan) Destro of Orland Park, IL; Gregory Schuyler Ingram of Mantino, IL; Joshua Randall (Katie) Ingram of Plainfield, IN; Tyler Allen and Ashley Marie Ingram, both of Granger, IN; two great grandchildren: Jay Daniel Ingram and Bennett Destro; a sister, Shirley Landrum of Quincy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his two wives, Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Roger; two sisters, Hilda Beeler and Mildred Snyder; and a daughter-in-law, Jeanette Ingram.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 am Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Church of St. Peter, with Father Pawel Luczak officiating. Please bring a mask if you plan on attending the Mass
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois with military honors provided by American Legion Post 37 and the United States Army Funeral Honors Detail.
Visitation: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Please bring a mask if you plan on attending the visitation.
Memorials: Blessing Heart and Vascular Center or Transitions of Western Illinois. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Bert was the youngest 90+ year old I've ever known. To say he left us too soon at 96 seems funny, but that's sure how it feels. He loved his family first and foremost. He had a great sense of humor, which was passed on to his son's. He was kind, energetic, funny, loved to laugh, and always a pleasure to talk to. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. It was my privilege to have known him."