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William Allen Obituary
The Rev. William Q. Allen, entered into eternal life on June 16, 2014 at the age of 83.
He was the beloved husband of the late Sarah C. Allen; loving father of Catherine Allen and Christopher Q. Allen (Carol Fedorchak); caring godfather of Donna King; fond nephew of Dorothy Allen Sotak; and dear cousin of Marti Sotak.
Fr. Allen faithfully served as Rector of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Elmhurst, IL from 1984 until his retirement in 1999. During his lifelong service he presided at other parishes in Connecticut, Iowa and Illinois.
His family will receive friends on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 12:30 p.m. until time of the Memorial Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 116 E. Church St., Elmhurst, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hearing Loss Association of America, hearingloss.org are appreciated.
Arrangements Entrusted to the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary of Elmhurst. For information:
630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com
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donald o wehrenberg
June 15, 2023
Bill was a wonderful religious leader and a friend for many years. A wonderful leader of his Church and always available to listen and offer wonderful guidance. A leader with a background and willing to share. I think of our relationship often and continue to receive benefit from his guidance. God Bless Bill
donald wehrenberg
June 14, 2020
It was a Sad Day back on June 16th , 2004 when we lost a good friend, our Priest, and a confident. I enjoyed his company, his friendship, and his spiritual guidance, and his business acumen. Our family and Bill's family were close and we celebrated many wonderful events especially around the Christmas Holidays, at our Christmas Eve Dinners before the mid-night services at Church of Our Saviour Elmhurst, those remembrances will never fade and will always draw a smile. Don Wehrenberg, Rev Bill we all miss you!
Donald Wehrenberg
June 14, 2019
A found memory is being able to call Bill our friend. Donna-Marie is now with Bill and is looking down on us until we are able to join them in eternal rest. God Bless Bill.
Don Wehrenberg
Kathryn Glanville
July 9, 2014
So many lovely memories of Bill (and Sarah) from my eight years of serving as Organist for COS in the 1990s. He was a wonderful man and gave so much of himself to all. He will be deeply missed.
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Don and Donna Wehrenberg
June 27, 2014
Our thoughts are with you at this time of Bill's passing. We have many great memories of Ft. Allen during the many years of his service at Church of Our Saviour. Our Christmas parties would have been the same with out the Allen's. With all our love.
Don and Donna Wehrenberg
Fr. Michael D Rasicci
June 26, 2014
Catherine and Christopher,
May the Lord whom your father so faithfully served grant him the fullness of life and peace with your late and cherished mother, and give to you both consolation and strength in the hard days ahead. I knew him, liked him, and welcomed him here several times.
June 25, 2014
Cherish your memories! God will open His hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16
June 24, 2014
Catherine,
I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you.
Dean Bergquist
Barbara Burlingame
June 23, 2014
Memories of church services, vestry, pastoral support, lunches and 4th of July parties immediately came to mind when we learned of Bill's passing. We hope that your memories will bring you comfort at this time. The Burlingame Family
Linda Mason
June 21, 2014
I extend my heartfelt condolence to the family and friends of Rev. William Allen. Isaiah41:10,13.
June 21, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Please be assured that God cares for you and will comfort you at this time. 1 Pet. 5:7
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