In Memory Of
Martin L. Allen
1928
2017
Martin L. Allen
October 13, 1928 — June 8, 2017
Martin L. Allen, 88, Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017.
He was born October 13, 1928, in Wellington, Kansas, the son of Harley and Mildred (Shaffer) Allen. He graduated from North High School in Wichita and attended Wichita State University.
Martin was a carman with Santa Fe Railroad, upon their closing in Wichita, Martin and his family were relocated to Topeka in 1968. He retired after 41 years with the railroad.
Martin loved bicycling, a passion that brought many friendships including his special friends Alice and Joan. He was a member of the Kaw Valley Bike Club.
On February 20, 1949, he married JoAnn Cole in Wichita, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include their children: Denise (Wesley) Shanklin, Lufkin, TX; Teresa (Tom) Mack, Topeka and Brad (Vicki) Allen, Oskaloosa, KS; nine grandchildren: John Ireland, David (Lisa) Ireland, Melanie (Mike) Garner, Jessica Mack, Shaun (Danielle) Mack, SaraJo (Jon) Hetheriton, April (Steve) Cary, Abby Allen and Linz Allen; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; siblings: Henry (Kay) Allen, Wichita and Barbara Macy, White Bird, ID and loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Martin L. Allen, Jr.
Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, June 12, 2017 at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington. Visitation will be Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St #102, Topeka, KS 66614 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, Memphis, TN 38101.
To share a memory of Martin or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born October 13, 1928, in Wellington, Kansas, the son of Harley and Mildred (Shaffer) Allen. He graduated from North High School in Wichita and attended Wichita State University.
Martin was a carman with Santa Fe Railroad, upon their closing in Wichita, Martin and his family were relocated to Topeka in 1968. He retired after 41 years with the railroad.
Martin loved bicycling, a passion that brought many friendships including his special friends Alice and Joan. He was a member of the Kaw Valley Bike Club.
On February 20, 1949, he married JoAnn Cole in Wichita, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include their children: Denise (Wesley) Shanklin, Lufkin, TX; Teresa (Tom) Mack, Topeka and Brad (Vicki) Allen, Oskaloosa, KS; nine grandchildren: John Ireland, David (Lisa) Ireland, Melanie (Mike) Garner, Jessica Mack, Shaun (Danielle) Mack, SaraJo (Jon) Hetheriton, April (Steve) Cary, Abby Allen and Linz Allen; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; siblings: Henry (Kay) Allen, Wichita and Barbara Macy, White Bird, ID and loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Martin L. Allen, Jr.
Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, June 12, 2017 at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington. Visitation will be Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St #102, Topeka, KS 66614 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, Memphis, TN 38101.
To share a memory of Martin or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, June 11, 2017
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Graveside Service
Monday, June 12, 2017
Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)
Lawn Cemetery
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