Allen, Gordon E. “Butch”

allen, gordon671Gordon E. “Butch” Allen, 71, of Galesburg, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Butch was born March 15, 1943 in Galesburg, IL to Herbert and Florence Anderson Allen.  He married Kathy Unger, March 17, 1984 at which time he was welcomed into the family by her children Doug (Trish) Unger, Anita (Al) Hummer, Bryan and Dan Unger.  Butch counted 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren as his own.

He worked at Maytag for 34 years, at Ayerco 12 years and enjoyed his weekends working at Conoco the last couple of years.

Also surviving is one brother, Bert Allen and two sisters, Dorothy Duvall and his twin Gwen Allen all of Galesburg and many nieces and nephews.  Also surviving “gpa” is two grandsons held so close to his heart, Brett and Tyler Unger.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Wally and a son Dan Unger whose son Tyler Butch adopted.

We believe in our hearts Butch left happy as he was out doing one of his favorite things, walking “his girls” Angel and Miss Pugs.

Cremation rites will be accorded.  Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg.  Pastor Robert Wakefield will officiate.  A celebration of life will follow in the club room at Northgate Lanes, Galesburg.  Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.  Memorials may be made to the family.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

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