Helen Degroot Allen

Helen DeGroot Allen, nee Place, age 69, of Marco Island, FL, formerly of South Holland, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Anthony DeGroot and Ray Allen; loving mother of Douglas (Tracie), David (Shannon) and Dawn DeGroot; dear grandmother of five. Visitation, Friday, June 4, 2010 from 5:00 " 8:00 P.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral Service, Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Ave. South Holland, IL with services conducted by Rev. Michael Canada and Mr. Jim DeGroot. Interment will be held before the service at 9:30 A.M. at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing, IL. Memorial Contributions may be given to First Reformed Church of South Holland.