"The heavens are rejoicing with you. Love always"
In loving memory of
Marigene Allen
July 30, 1926 - August 8, 2010
Marigene B. Allen, 84, of Stanhope, died Sunday, August
8, 2010 at the Stratford Nursing and Rehabilatation Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Fosters
Chapel, with Rev. Pete Peterson officiating. Visitation will
be at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center from 5:00 p.m
to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and prior to the service on Friday.
Marigene B. Berry, daughter of Ralph and Bessie Green
Berry, was born July 30, 1926 at Webster City. She graduated
from the Stanhope Consolidated School. On
February 22, 1949, she married Charles Allen at the family
home in Stanhope. They resided in the Stanhope area. For 20
years, she worked at Adena's Beauty Shop in Stanhope. She
worked in food service as a line supervisor for Friley Hall at
Ames for 20 years. She retired in 1992.
Marigene is survived by her husband, Charles; daughter
and son-in-law, Barbara and Martin Fry of Clive;
granddaughter and her husband, Crystal and Ricky Frausto
of Omaha, NE; great-grandchildren, Damian and Teagan
Frausto; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ed,
Leonard, Claude, Don and Jerry Berry
Marigene was a member of the Stanhope Parish and
enjoyed Circle activities.
Tributes
"I always think of Marigene as my second mom. I loved her gentle spirit, warm personality and easy smile and laughter. I have so many fond memories of visits to the farm, family outings, haircuts in the kitchen, delicious baked rolls, and of course the Kringla (your recipe just isn't the same in my hands but always makes me think of you! I'm so glad we got to see you this summer...our hearts did the talking. I know that Mom is glad to see you and that the two of you are making the angels smile. All my love."
"With deepest sympathy..I am sending lots of Love and Hugs Walt & Cheryl"
"Many happy memories of you Aunt Marigene. You will truley be missed."
"Barb - I am so sorry. You & your fmaily will reamin in my prayers & thoughts. "
"Aunt Marigene, You and I have always had a special bond since I was born on your birthday. You were the kindest and most loving woman/Aunt. I'll never forget you and all the good times. Especially at Watermelon Days. I know there was a huge reunion in Heaven on Sunday. See you all again someday. Love and miss you."
"Mom, I miss you. Angels have taken you to rest in peace. Love you forever."
"Mom, I miss you so much already. I promise to take care of Dad and keep him out of trouble. Now I have to try and make the Kringla myself, but it will never be as good as yours. I remember all hugs & kisses, the scoldings and the teaching you gave me. All the times you tried to get me to wear a dress when I was in elementary school. All the times you wanted me to take Home Ec in high school and I said I'd take it next year....and I ran out of next years. I remember the look on your face when you first saw your grandaughter, then your great-grandson and then your great-grandaughter. You will live forever in my heart."
"To the best mom-in-law a guy could ever have. I will always remember you and the first cheesecake that you baked for me and laughing together as I tried to break through the rock hard crust and the box of Jello-Cheesecake mix that you gave me every Christmas after that telling me to "go make your own cheesecake!" and the bets we had for a $1 between ISU and U of I football games and the first time that I met you and you asked me what was wrong with my car because it was so noisy and for all the great holidays you enjoyed with us and most of all, just for being you...I will miss you, mom. "
"Shinning in the skies above, holding on to your tender love. Your time here on earth will be always be missed, Go rest in heaven sent off with our kiss. Family & friends come to say what's in thier heart, dreading now since you have to part. Rest in heaven in Gods' loving arms, you know now this is where you are bound. The love of Family & love of Friends, That you know my Dear will never end!"
"I will miss you much and your cheesecake, the best mom-in-law a guy could have and ask for..love ya "
"With Love forever Grandma. Ricky, Crystal, Damian, Teagan"
"To the best grandma and great-grandma anyone could ask for. I miss you so much already. I will never forget all the good times we had. Running around on the farm, going to the beauty shop, shopping and making home made ice cream just to name a few. Damian and Teagan will miss you so. As Damian wrote in your birthday card, "You are the best!" We love you and you will forever be in our hearts. "