Rosalie T. Allen, age 71, of 155 29th Street, Gladstone, MI died unexpectedly Thursday evening May 4, 2006 at home of an apparent heart attack. Rosalie was born December 4, 1934 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Martin and Rosalie (Wade) Hallo. She and her husband Jim owned the A&W in Gladstone for several years. Rosalie was a member of the All Saints Church in Gladstone, Gladstone Senior Citizens Center and she did volunteer work for Meals on Wheels.

Survivors include:

4 Daughters: Susan (Jack) Holt of IL; Kathy (Bruce) Barnes of IL; Cindy (Pat) Nolde of Escanaba; Karen (Bill) Larsen of Gladstone

1 Son: David (Jody) Allen of Gladstone

2 Brothers: Tom (Debbie) Hallo of AL; Edward Hallo of FL

1 Sister: Louise (Jim) Schmeda of FL

10 grandchildren: Sarah (Dave) Olmstead, IL, Shawna (Josh) Bates of TX, Jack Holt of IL, Jessica Eugate of MI, Bill Larsen of MI, Justin Eugate of MI, Vicky Larsen of MI, Scott Holt of IL, Tiffany Allen of MI, and Brandon of MI.

2 Great Grandchildren: Ethan and Audri Bates of TX

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: Husband, Jim in 1982, brother, Terry Hallo and sister, Sharon Tice.

Rosalie’s family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial services celebrating the life of Rosalie T. Allen will follow
at 6:00 P.M. at the All Saints Church in Gladstone with Rev. Fr. Arnold Grambow officiating. A luncheon will follow services in the church parish hall. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 E.S.T. at the Stephenson Township Cemetery.