Mary C. Allen departed for her home in heaven on March 10, 2010. She was born on October 2, 1920, and lived most of her life in Kansas City. She was married September 6, 1941, to Joseph Allen, who preceded her in death in 1977. Mary worked at St. Luke's Hospital in medical records until she retired at the age of 72.
Mary and Joseph had five children: Robert (Kathy) Allen, Jeannine Fortin (David) Fast, Michael Allen, Daniel (Jill) Allen, and Donald Allen who died at birth. Mary had 7 grandchildren: Kevin, Brian & Tim Fortin, Kim Gordon, Emily Allen, Mickey & Alexis; and 10 great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 AM, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Church of St. Ann, 7231 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS. Inurnment at Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, MO, will follow the mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for contributions to Catholic Charities Hospice, 9740 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66212 or to Sister Servants of Mary, 800 N. 18th Street, Kansas City, KS, 66102.
Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Chapel 913-642-3565