William “Bill” Allen, 68, of Tremont, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. 

He was born July 4, 1952 in Christopher, IL.  He married Debra Mason on July 8, 1972 in Tremont, and she survives. 

Also surviving are one son, Chris (Sheri) Allen of Tremont; one daughter, Jennifer (David Davis) Steider of Tremont; eight grandchildren, Dallas Allen, Laina (Isaias Lucho) Allen, Reese Allen, Hagen Allen, Axel Allen, Shelby Frederick, Skylar Frederick, and Sage Steider; two great grandchildren, Letty McKinney and Christian Lucho; and his "fur boys”, Bob, Kyle, and Kevin. 

He was preceded in death by one grandson, Jarrett Allen. 

Bill’s favorite things to do were spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

Memorials may be made to TAPS or Tremont Rescue.