Minnie Hansel Allen

          Minnie Hansel Allen, 95, formerly of Chalmers, died Friday, Dec.1, in Tioga Pines Living Center, Monticello, where she had resided since June 22, 1989.

          She was born June 15, 1900, to Charles Edward and Lesta Faye Crooks Austin, in Monticello. She was married Nov. 16, 1919, to Benjamin H. Allen, in Michigan City. He died Jan. 28, 1982.

          She was a homemaker and had lived in Chalmers since 1924.
          She was a member of the Chalmers Community Church.
          Surviving are two sons; Robert W. Allen, Chalmers and Leon Allen, Reynolds; a sister, Marjorie Krintz, Monticello; nine grand children and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. A son, two daughters, three brothers and three sisters are deceased.
          The funeral was Sunday in Chalmers Community Church, with Rev. William Henderson officiating.
          Burial was in Chalmers Community Cemetery.
          Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston, was in charge of arrangements.