1932
Richard
2012
Richard M. 'Rip' Allen
July 24, 1932 — April 10, 2012
Allen, Richard M. "Rip"
of Kalamazoo, MI Completed life's journey on April 10, 2012 and is now with his Lord in heaven. Age 79. He was born July 24, 1932 in Springfield, IL, the son of the late Gilbert and Viola Heaton Allen. He worked as a guard at Stateville Penitentiary and then as a police officer with the Rockdale Police Department in Rockdale, IL. He then worked in quality control for General Motors for 32 years, retiring in 1993. Following his retirement he worked for the Greater Kalamazoo Auto Auction in Shoolcraft. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church. Richard was married to Shirley Jennings on January 1, 1954; she survives him. Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Diane Jerry Helis of Elwood, IL and Kim Allen of Lovell, WY; seven grandchildren, Shawn Angie Krupianik, Lori Ann Bill Rakowski, Ryan Krupianik, Katie Krupianik, Garrett Jody Cornatzer, Vianna Cornatzer and Bryce Cornatzer; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Lucas, Allison and Megan Krupianik. He was preceded in death by his great-grandson, Dylan Krupianik. Memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Berean Baptist Church, 7813 S. 12th St. Pastor Bill Abernathy will officiate. Memorials may be directed to Berean Baptist Church, the West Michigan Cancer Center 200 N. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001 or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Letting Go The angels gathered near your bed
So very close to you,
For they knew the pain and suffering
That you were going through. I thought about so many things,
As I held tightly to your hand.
Oh, how I wished that you were strong
And happy once again. But your eyes were looking homeward,
To that place beyond the sky.
Where Jesus held His outstretched arms,
It was time to say "goodbye". I struggled with my selfish thought.
For I wanted you to stay,
So we could walk and talk again.
Like we dida�"just yesterday. But Jesus knew the answer,
And I knew He loved you so.
So I gave to you life's greatest gift,
The gift of letting go. Now my heart will carry memories
Of the love you gave to me.
Until we meet again in Heaven
Where the best is yet to be . Judith Bulock Morse
of Kalamazoo, MI Completed life's journey on April 10, 2012 and is now with his Lord in heaven. Age 79. He was born July 24, 1932 in Springfield, IL, the son of the late Gilbert and Viola Heaton Allen. He worked as a guard at Stateville Penitentiary and then as a police officer with the Rockdale Police Department in Rockdale, IL. He then worked in quality control for General Motors for 32 years, retiring in 1993. Following his retirement he worked for the Greater Kalamazoo Auto Auction in Shoolcraft. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church. Richard was married to Shirley Jennings on January 1, 1954; she survives him. Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Diane Jerry Helis of Elwood, IL and Kim Allen of Lovell, WY; seven grandchildren, Shawn Angie Krupianik, Lori Ann Bill Rakowski, Ryan Krupianik, Katie Krupianik, Garrett Jody Cornatzer, Vianna Cornatzer and Bryce Cornatzer; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Lucas, Allison and Megan Krupianik. He was preceded in death by his great-grandson, Dylan Krupianik. Memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Berean Baptist Church, 7813 S. 12th St. Pastor Bill Abernathy will officiate. Memorials may be directed to Berean Baptist Church, the West Michigan Cancer Center 200 N. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001 or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Letting Go The angels gathered near your bed
So very close to you,
For they knew the pain and suffering
That you were going through. I thought about so many things,
As I held tightly to your hand.
Oh, how I wished that you were strong
And happy once again. But your eyes were looking homeward,
To that place beyond the sky.
Where Jesus held His outstretched arms,
It was time to say "goodbye". I struggled with my selfish thought.
For I wanted you to stay,
So we could walk and talk again.
Like we dida�"just yesterday. But Jesus knew the answer,
And I knew He loved you so.
So I gave to you life's greatest gift,
The gift of letting go. Now my heart will carry memories
Of the love you gave to me.
Until we meet again in Heaven
Where the best is yet to be . Judith Bulock Morse
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