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Nancy Ann Allen, 70, of Kalkaska MI, was received into the arms of her savior on March 23, 2021. Nancy was born to the late Edward and Hilda (Gardener) Kretowicz on June 30th, 1950 in Grand Rapids MI. Nancy graduated from Union High School in 1968. Following graduation, Nancy worked for the Board of Education as a secretary in the Special Education Department. Nancy married the late William T Allen (Bill) on April 28, 1972; together they founded WT Allen Trucking in Kalkaska MI where Nancy worked as an office secretary. Nancy and Bill were married 34 years before Bill passed in 2005. Nancy is survived by her companion of 14 years, Don Bell; son, Brian (Cassie) Allen of Big Rapids; son, Matt (Shannon) Allen of Kalkaska; step children, Dan Allen of Cadillac, Sandy (Ken) Wiltzer of McBain, Sue (Roger) Monhead of Kalkaska; siblings, Bruce Kretowicz of Grand Rapids, and Jan (Juan) Tijerina of Grand Rapids. Nancy was preceeded in death by her step-son, Kenny Allen; and daughter-n-law, Shelly Allen. Nancy was known for her love of all things outdoors. She golfed league for many years, getting a hole in one on hole 8 at Twin Birch Golf Course in 2010! She could revive almost any plant from the desolation of her friends and family. We often took our plants to her house for ‘rehab’. Nancy was an above average bowler; she and Bill spent many years on both bowling league and golf leagues. Her intellect was above average, if you ever doubted that, try watching Jeopardy with her! There wasn’t an animal worth not saving. She had a passion for the living, which included but was not limited to ‘anything living’. Mom saved cats, in fact, we finally ran out of names for them and started referring to them by their shape or color. She fed the birds, the deer, the mice, the turkeys, even the spiders and snakes! More than anything, she was our everything. There wasn’t a day in our lives that we didn’t feel the love that radiated from her. Her compassion for life was contagious. She gave all of herself to make our lives meaningful. Mom will be remembered as the sunshine that clears a cloudy day; our cushion when we fell. We have always loved you and we always will. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Nancy’s name to Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696 Arrangements provided by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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Nancy Ann Allen

June 30, 1950 - March 23, 2021