Roger Allen

Energy- Roger Allen, 74, of Energy, passed away at 8:25 PM, Thursday, September 23, 2004 at his home with his family. Roger was born on July 1, 1930 in Geneva, IL to Abner & Helen (Kline) Allen. He married Shirley Nicks on September 19, 1953 in St. Charles, IL. She survives of Energy. Mr. Allen served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Simplex Manufacturing in Elmhurst as a roller man. Roger was a spiritual man who lived his life with integrity and humor. He was a prankster and always the life of the party. He most enjoyed his family and sitting in the sun listening to country music. He was mechanically inclined and a skilled craftsman. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and built his own Harley-Davidson. He was innovative. This was exemplified by the time he tried to build a self rocking bassinette by wiring a motor to it. It rocked a little too much. He shared many humorous memories. Like the time he and Shirley were riding the motorcycle together. They came to a stop and when it was time to go again, he took of so quickly that Shirley was left behind. He didnt realize until he had gotten down the road a little way. He enjoyed a little beer and lived life to the fullest. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. SURVIVORS: Wife- Shirley Allen- Herrin Daughter & son in law- Mindy Lisewski & Dan Pricop- Ruskin, FL Son & daughter in law- Bruce & Debbie Allen- Aurora Daughter & son in law- Melody & Dave Guerrero- Aurora Son & daughter in law- Brian & Sharon Allen- Warrenville, IL Daughter & son in law- Tammy & Scott Augustine- N. Aurora Daughter & son in law- Barbara & Steve Hamilton- Wheaton, IL Seventeen Grandchildren: Gary Lisewski- Smyrna, TN Lana Morath- Aurora Jeremy Augustine- Chicago Michael Allen- Herrin Crystal Augustine- Wheaton Lena Guerrero- Aurora Steven Hamilton- Wheaton Joel Hamilton- Wheaton Jackie Hamilton- Wheaton Matthew Lisewski- Herrin Aaron Allen- Warrenville Kristopher Lisewski- Ruskin, FL Dustin Allen- Warrenville Jacob Augustine- N. Aurora Timothy Lisewski- Kannapolis, KS Crystal Allen- Warrenville Melody Allen- Warrenville Six Great Grandchildren- Joshua, Keefer, Rhyan, Rory, Ashley & Tyler Brother- Howard Allen- St. Charles Brother- Laverne Allen- Geneva Sister- Virginia Nieman- Plano Brother- Billy Allen- St. Charles Many great nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews Special Friends: George Nicks- Johnston City Doris Chaney- Hurst Jerry Nicks- Herrin Mary Nicks- Hurst He was preceded in death by his parents, son; Steven Allen, brother; Deacon Allen and three beloved dogs; Joshua, Cody & Joby. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 27, 2004 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Military Rites will be performed by the Herrin VFW and American Legion Posts at the graveside. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of service Monday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to their sister Tammy, for her hard work and sincere dedication to her father. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.