Delmer Allen
Delmer J. Allen, 87, died March 2, 2005, at Wichita.
Born Oct. 22, 1917, in rural Marion County, he was the son of Irvin and May Irene Allen.
On March 31, 1937, he married Ida Earline Kelsey at Marion.
A truck driver and farmer, he was a member of the Teamsters Union and Marion Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife; and a daughter, Juanita Jo Allen.
Survivors include two daughters, Cecilia Allen of Newton and Robin Long of Rose Hill; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Marion Christian Church with Pastor Ronald Long officiating.
Music included a flute solo by Danielle Long. Greg Carlson was vocalist and Donna Hayen was organist.
Casket bearers were Ryan Long, Scott Long, Kevin Moore, Calvin Kelsey, Don Base, Donald LaMastus, and Randy Kelsey.
Honorary casket bearers were Gerald Kelsey, John Waner, and Bud Kelsey.
Burial was in Marion Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established with Northview Developmental Services, Newton.
