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Walker R. Allen What A Guy obituary, Skokie, IL

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Walker Allen Obituary

Allen, Walker R. (What A Guy) Age 65, of Skokie and the former Allen Tiling Company of Chicago. Beloved husband of Leslie; dear father of Andrea (Donald) Doan, Jennifer, Michael and Charles; friend of former spouse, Mary Lou Scinto Allen; loving grandfather of Ellie Doan; dearest brother of Barbara (the late John) Austin, K. Kim, Mark Avery, Robert James (Jeannette) and Christopher Quinn Allen; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3-9 p.m. at Haben Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home for Mass, 10 a.m. at St. Lambert Church, Skokie. Interment private at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Franciscan Outreach Association, 1645 W. LeMoyne Ave., Chicago, IL, 60622. Funeral info.: 847-673-6111 or www.habenfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 22, 2012.

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Linda Carlson

April 28, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss.
I remember Walker from high school as such a kind and great guy. Sadly, I haven't seen him since then but will never forget him. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Scott & Vicki Granger

April 25, 2012

Leslie,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Alexia Soutsos-Abrams

April 24, 2012

Dearest Leslie and Charlie,
I was so sad to hear of Walkers passing. I wish you strength to get through this difficult time.
Love, Alexia,Mark,Brittany and Sloan Abrams.

Alexia Soutsos-Abrams

April 24, 2012

Dearest Leslie and Charlie,
I was so sad to hear of Walkers passing. I wish you strength to get through this difficult time.
Love, Alexia,Mark,Brittany and Sloan Abrams.

Chris Tomczak, Mona Helgeson & Family

April 24, 2012

We're all so sorry to hear of Walker's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeanie & Tom Hughes

April 24, 2012

So sorry for your loss. We met Walker a few times and he was a first class guy!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family!

Rose (Fazio) Engle

April 24, 2012

I was Walker's classmate in grade school at St. Lambert (Class of '60). I haven't seen him in a number of years but always will remember his energetic and fun outlook on life. Our parents were close friends. We are planning a grade school reunion at St. Lambert this summer for the the Classes of '60-'65 and we just talked about how Walker would be able to put us in contact with so many people. Walker will sorely be missed. My prayers are with his family at this time of great sorrow.

John DiGioia

April 24, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss, i pray his passing was painless. God bless

April 24, 2012

My condolences to the family. To lose someone you love is never easy. May the God of tender mercies grant peace and comfort during this most difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:2,3).

Michele Knudtson

April 23, 2012

I'm very sad to hear of Walker's passing. Please know that you and Charlie are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Jane Ryan Carrell

April 23, 2012

Tom and I plan to join you for the wake. The young Allen family lived in the apartment just across the street from our Kedvale home, and were dear to the Ryan family. As hurtful as Walker's loss is, I pray you will find comfort in the love you gave him.

Chris Curran

April 23, 2012

Dear Leslie and Charlie,

I am so sorry. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

What a blessing you and Walker have been to so many, especially to the folks you serve, and continue to serve, at FOA.

Jeanne Valencia

April 23, 2012

So sad to hear of Walker's long illness and passing. I will pray for strength for you and for Charlie during these difficult times. I love you.

Mary B. Jennings

April 23, 2012

Although I haven't seen Walker for several years, I have happy memories of our days at St. Lambert School, Class of 1960. The Allen family were always so nice and I was especially touched when Walker came to my Dad's wake many years ago. My condolences to all the family. He was a really nice guy!
Mary B. (Smith)Jennings

Beth Chavez

April 23, 2012

One of the nicest guys around. A Skokie treasure. We are deeply saddened and pray for strength and healing for the Allen family.

Linda Calderone

April 22, 2012

I knew Walker many years ago when we were in high school. A group of us used to sit on the old fire truck in Oakton Park, and talk for hours. A friend sent the obituary. I live in AZ now. Just thinking about some great memories of carefree youth in Skokie a very long time ago. So glad to read he had a full life and a wonderful family. My sympathy to all of his loved ones.

Gary Dolinko

April 22, 2012

Dear family of Walker, he was such a great man, I am glad we knew him for all these years. Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time.
Jane, Gary, Max and Noah Dolinko

April 22, 2012

dear allen family.....so sad for your loss and the worlds loss...i have so many memories ..the allen and urbanus family has strong roots...they produced a few what A GUYS.....MARYSUE

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