Rebecca Allen

Rebecca Rose Allen, 52, of Bartlett, passed away suddenly Wednesday. August 15. Rebecca's passion was entertaining family and friends. She was excellent at decorating and throwing parties, and enjoyed traveling and gardening. She lived life to the fullest, loving her family and friends with her entire being and was a loyal 25 year employee of Stepan Company. Rebecca was very generous of her time and affection. She was an organ donor so even in death she helped many other lives. She will be missed by her family and great number of friends until the end of time. Loving wife of Michael Bruder; dear daughter of the late Charles Allen and the late Bonnie Lou(nee Thomas) Allen; beloved sister of Charles Selby(Cherie) and John Anthony(Irene) Allen; fond aunt of Benjamin, Jacob, Rachel, and Samuel Allen. Visitation Friday, August 24 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd.(at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett. Funeral Saturday 11:00am. Following services, cremation private at Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorials to the charity of one's choice are appreciated, and please become an organ donor. Info (630)289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.