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Wilbert Allen Obituary

Allen Sr., Wilbert Age 81, retired Chicago Police Department detective and Investigator with Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Marvee (nee Barnes); loyal brother to Archie Jr., (Emily), Nola, Azalean, Roosevelt, Rochelle (Julius), and Robert (Shirley); loving father to Maxine, Jeanette (Joseph), Richard, Wilbert Jr., Nola (Anthony), Crystal, and Betty Jean. Public viewing Sunday, August 19, 2012, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Angelus Funeral Home, 8243 S. Ashland Chicago. Services Monday, August 20, 2012 at Mt. Carmel M.B. Church, 740 E. 42nd Street, Chicago with Visitation at 9:30 am. and Funeral at 11:30 a.m. Burial immediately following at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 19, 2012.

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Bob Hoitsma

August 20, 2012

Bob Allen and family ,we`re all sorry for your loss of your brother , the co workers from South Plant send their condolenses .

Fr. Dan Brandt

August 19, 2012

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Wilbert will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 26 AUG, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.chicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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