Pat (Karlau) Allen

 Patricia "Pat" Allen (Grandma Pat) passed away peacefully at home in Ogden on Sunday April 12, 2026, at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband and partner of 60 years, Richard "Dick" Allen, the love of her life.

 Patty was a devoted mother to her two sons, Shawn (Karen) and Brian (June) who, along with their families, carry forward cherished memories of their mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren Austin (Tawna), Ryan (Cece) Matteo, and Luke brought her immense joy, and she treasured every moment spent with them. Sisters Carol (Steve) Maddock and Paula (Mike) Hill.

 Patty was born July 24, 1946, in Danville, Illinois to Louie and Julie Karlau. A graduate of St. Joseph-Ogden High School in 1964, Patty went on in higher education starting at Northern Illinois University and ended as a registered nurse, compassionately caring for others through her work at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, PA and then Carle Hospital Emergency Room and in Home Health Care.

 Patty was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed. Her warmth, kindness, and the memories she created will remain with all who knew her. A visit to your local library in lieu of flowers would be appreciated, as she developed a love of reading in retirement that transported her to distant lands or offered intricate knowledge about the lives of others.

 Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday April 17, 2026 at Friends Cemetery, Stanton Township. Friends may join the family at 9:30 A.M. Friday at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph to join the family in procession to the cemetery.

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