David Mark Allen 1948 - 2006

ALLEN, KNISLEY

Posted By: Debbie (email)
Date: 12/29/2006 at 00:49:54

The Burlington Hawkeye, October 17, 2006

David Mark Allen

David Mark Allen, 57, of Topeka, passed away October 14, 2006, at a local hospital.

David was born October 28, 1948, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the son of the late Mark Allen and Vera Allen Knisley of Topeka.

David was raised in New London, IA before moving to Topeka in 1957. He was a graduate of Seaman High School. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church of Topeka. David enjoyed working with his hands building model cars and yard sale shopping for those special one of kind items for the family. David is survived by his mother Vera of the home; brother Gary Allen and wife Roberta of Melvern, KS; niece, Julie Todd and husband Tracey of Lyndon, KS; nephews, Bill Lovell, Edmond, OK, and Sean Lovell of Burlington, KS; and three great-nephews, Trey, Brayden, and Bryce and numerous cousins in Iowa.

David will be greatly missed by family and friends. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. today at Elliott Chapel in New London, IA.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, at Elliott Chapel. Burial following at Trinity Cemetery in Mt. Union, IA.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 SW 7th, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a special message for the family visit www.PenwellGabel.com