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Charlotte Allen Obituary


Charlotte Allen of Defiance, Missouri, passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 91.

charlotte allen 1She was the beloved wife of the late Willard Allen. She is survived by her two sons, Dale W. (Ginny) Stevener, Mike L. (Kelly) Stevener; brother, Earl (Charlyne) Jungermann; sister, Ann (Raymond-deceased) Boehmer; sister-in-law, Angie Jungermann; grandchildren, Tyson (Carrie) Stevener, Matthew Stevener, Melissa (Chris) Young, Courtney (Brad) Wegman, and Jordan (John) Chamberlin; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Bennett, Camden, Baker, Brendan, and Brynn; many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Jungermann; her mother, Leora Jungermann (née: Kneemiller); her first husband, Albert Stevener, brother, Fred Jungermann, sister, Dorothy (Woodrow) Mound, sister, Alice (Raymond) Benne, sister, Edith (Norbert) Benne; and her grandchild, Patrick Stevener.  

Charlotte worked at Bill’s Country Meats in New Melle, a drug package in O’Fallon, Missouri, the New Melle Restaurant, and the Bavarian Smoke House throughout her life. She was a hardworking woman who never met a stranger and truly enjoyed being around people. 

She enjoyed playing softball, cooking, and traveling with Will, creating many cherished memories along the way. One of her greatest joys was supporting her sons and attending all of their sporting events. 

Charlotte will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation: Monday, May 18, 2026, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at St. John's UCC-Family Life Center, 60 St. Johannes Lane, Foristell, MO 63348.
Funeral Service: Monday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at St. John's UCC-Family Life Center.
Interment: Monday, May 18, 2026, St. John UCC Cemetery.
Memorials: St. John's UCC Family Life Center (kitchen fund).
The family is being served by Pitman Funeral Home - Wentzville. 

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