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Allen Blanch Obituary

Blanch, Allen 61, suddenly, Veteran of the United States Marine Corps., beloved husband of Maggie, loving father of Talecia, Rhonda, Sandra, Devona and Allen Jr., loving grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of seven. Allen Blanch was a professional truck driver for over 35 years. The last sixteen years of his career were spent with the United States Post Office. He passed from this world on September 4, 2004 and is also survived by a host of aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces and other relatives. Services will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 10 a.m. at A.A. Rayner & Sons, 318 E. 71st Street, Chicago, Illinois. For more information 773-846-6133.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2004.

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