Julie Allen 1945-1980

ALLEN, CASHMAN

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Date: 5/21/2020 at 07:25:18

March 27, 1980 - The Midland Times

Mrs. Thomas (Julie) Allen, 34, died suddenly at her home Monday morning.

Julie was in telephone conversation with Varlyn Fink, Anamosa, Jones County Extension Youth Director, when she collapsed, apparently of a heart attack.

Aid summoned by Mr. Fink, and the Olin Ambulance emergency personnel went immediately to the Allen home. Attempts to revive her at home and enroute to a Cedar Rapids hospital were unsuccessful.

Funeral service was held Thursday afternoon at the United Methodist church, Rev. Edward Peterson officiating.

Mrs. Allen, whose husband and three children, Matt, Molly and Mindy survive, was active in many community activities. Her husband, Tom, is a member of the Olin Board of Education.

A complete obituary will appear in next week's issue of the Midland Times.

April 3, 1980 - The Midland Times

Julie K. Allen, 34, died at Cedar Rapids on March 24, 1980.

She was born on May 5, 1945 at Cedar Rapids the daughter of Douglas and Alta Levsen Cashman.

She graduated from Clarence High School in 1963 and attended the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls. She worked in City Government in Cedar Rapids for two years.

She married Thomas Allen November 20, 1965 at Clarence. They farmed in the Olin area since their marriage.

She was a member of the Olin United Methodist Church, 20th Century Club, Unity Club, taught Sunday School, served on the 4-H Club committee, was active in County Beef and Pork organizations, a past member of the Sorosis Club, and in 1978 she received the "outstanding young religious leader" award from the Jaycees.

She is survived by her husband, Tom; one son, Matthew, 12; 2 daughters, Molly Jo, 10, and Mindy Kay, 7; her parents Douglas and Alta Cashman of Clarence; one brother, Jim, of Clarence; one niece and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Services were held at the Olin United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 27, 1980 at 1:30. Rev. Edward Peterson officiated; Mrs. Tom Levsen was the organist. Burial was in the Olin cemetery.

Pallbearers were Robert Cousins, Steve Lyon, Allen Groth, Nile Husmann, Dennis Domer, and Everett Lehrman.