Elise Allen Obituary

Allen, Elise age 90, died June 21, 2002, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A Chicago resident since 1937, she was secretary to managing partner of F.S. Mosely Stock Brokerage Firm (now Gruntal & Co.), for 28 years before retiring in 1978. Earlier worked as a secretary to Bill Veeck at the Chicago Cubs. Attended Michigan State University. Member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Born in Macon, Mo., August 9, 1911. Beloved daughter of the late Bert and Anna (nee Koechel), dear sister of the late Walter, Russell (Muriel), Ruth (St. John), Edward, Bert (Barbara), fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial service, 3 p.m., Saturday, July 13 at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, corner of Goethe and LaSalle, Chicago. Memorials to the charity of your choice. Blake Lamb Funeral Home, Directors. 312-944-5594 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com