Of Arlington Heights
Jerome R. Allen Sr. was born February 1, 1936, in Oak Park to Raymond and Bernice (nee Corrigan) Allen. He died March 27, 2020, at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.
Jerome served in the Illinois Air National Guard for 33 years.
Jerome is survived by his wife Helen (nee McDonald) Allen; his children Jerome R. Allen Jr., Russell (Cheri) Allen, Robert (Nancy) Allen and Elizabeth (Mark Smeenge) Allen; his grandchildren Alyssa Dicicco (Mark), Matthew, Scott, Joseph, and Kate; his great-grandchildren Hollyn and Adler; his brother Raymond (Sally) Allen and by many nieces and nephews.
Jerome is preceded in death by his parents.
Interment will be private. A memorial service will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Funeral information and condolences www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.
