Allen E. Mertes

Allen E. Mertes, 76 of Streator
Passed away Friday evening (Feb. 13th)
at St. Mary's Hospital
Following cremation rites, a visitation will be held Saturday from 10 - 11:30AM
at the Winterrowd Funeral Home
Memorial services will be held Saturday at 11:30 AM at the Funeral Home
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery with flag folding ceremonies conducted by members of the Streator American Legion and VFW
Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be, Eric, Allen Mertes, Tom & Marc Hirkala, Jack & Tyler Trotter and Active pallbearer will be Jeramy Mertes
Born, January 22, 1933 in Lostant, IL
Parents, Leo and Mary (Weber) Mertes
Married, Ella M. Raith on February 21, 1961, she passed away December 28, 1999
Surviving are
Son, John (Carol) Mertes - S. Bend, IN
3 Daughters, Julie Trotter - Streator
Joan Grayson - Cornell
Jeanne (David) Hirkala - Streator
10 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren
Sister, Joyce (Alan) Heider - Streator
2 Brothers, Ralph (Elsie) Mertes - Lostant
Richard Mertes - Lostant
Preceded in death by, 1 granddaughter, 1 grandson, Sister, Sally
Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the US Navy
Retired from Owen's Illinois Glass
Member of the Streator American Legion Post 217 and St. Stephens Church
Graduated from Lostant High School