Eileen Dorthy Allen

Eileen Allen, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2015, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota.

Eileen was born May 30, 1925, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to Walter and Bertha (Riley) Heddinger.  On October 1, 1947, she married Matthew Allen at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Rolfe, Iowa.  Eileen was a housewife and later worked at the Chosen Valley Care Center and at local restaurants.  She was a member of the St. Mary’s Altar Society (St. Francis/Catherine Division).  Eileen enjoyed bowling, fishing trips to Lake Kabetogama, playing cards and numerous trips to Las Vegas and Treasure Island in Red Wing.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved to host and entertain.  She will be remembered for her positive outlook and enjoyment of life.

Eileen is survived by one son, Ronald (Colleen), of Chatfield,  two daughters, Joan Worden of Caledonia and Sheryl Allen of Augusta, Georgia, six grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren; three sisters, Lucille (Ron) Johnson of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Catherine Mead of Aplington, Iowa, and Darlene “Dolly” Weishaar of Olwein, Iowa.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew, four brothers: Delbert, Dale, Merle, Marvin, and one infant brother and one sister, Bernice, and one infant sister.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 22, 2015  at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chatfield with Father Patrick Arens officiating.   Visitation will be held at Riley Funeral Home from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, with a Prayer Service at 7:00PM on Thursday, May 21, 2015.  Visitation will continue on Friday one hour prior to services at church. The Committal Service will be in the Calvary Cemetery.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.   To share a memory of Eileen with the family please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com

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