By Jim Meridith
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      ALLEN HENRY BURTON, 48, of Carrier Mills, Illinois, formerly of Mt. Erie, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at his home.

      Allen was born January 13, 1972, at Olney, Illinois, to Michael and Margaret (Hill) Burton.

      Allen was a 1989 graduate of Cisne High School.

      Allen was an Office Equipment Technician for twenty years for Ricoh Office Solutions. Allen was always smiling. He loved life, music, and helping others. He enjoyed working on Lincoln cars and rehabbing old homes. He was a member of the Brown Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Mt. Erie, Illinois.

      Allen is survived by his mother Margaret (Joe) Molt of Cisne, Illinois, a brother Nick Burton of Piedmont, Missouri, and a niece Cheyanne Burton.

      Preceding him in death was his father Michael Burton.

      Services are private.  Interment will be at McKendree Cemetery.

      Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice and will be accepted at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home.

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    1. Jeffrey Riley / April 4, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      Allen was my good friend for over 20 years… i will miss him dearly… my sympathy to his family and to Robi

    2. Glenn Drees / April 4, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      Hello, my name is Glenn Drees. Sorry to hear about your loss. Yes, Allen always had a big smile on his face and a Happy Additude. I worked with Allen for several years during the IKON Office Solution years. I backed up his Territory while he was on Vacation and out on Medical leave. I hope his stress level was better after he left Ricoh-USA. The early years were nice all working as a Family. Enjoyed the Summer Gatherings and Christmas Parties we all attended. Things are more Business related now. Hope the Dealership he went to in IN was kind to him. My condolences to all. Sincerely, Glenn

    3. Carolyn Matchett / April 5, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      So sorry to hear of Allen, my Prayers are with the family. He attended Cisne school with my daughter, Carol and they had kept in touch after graduation, she is brokenhearted as are so many that knew and loved Allen, Love and Prayers.

    4. Lowell Beckel / April 5, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      Bye buddy….

    5. Dale & Jeanette Laughlin / April 5, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family.

    6. Crystal (Bass) Paul / April 5, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      Allen and I went the Cisne High together. He was a great person. He could always bring laughter to any situation. My deepest sympathies to his family. He will be deeply missed.

    7. Dennis and Tammy Estes / April 5, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. God bless you.

    8. Rick and Terri Conner / April 5, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      Allen has been a good friend of ours for years. We have sold him many Lincoln’s and worked on them as well. We will greatly miss him. Such a wonderful man.

    9. Tammie Mugrage / April 5, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      I am so sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. Most of my memories of him are from when he was a young boy growing up in Mt. Erie. Allen was always very friendly. Hugs and prayers to Margaret, Nick, and all who loved him.

    10. Dustin and Dana Schroeder / April 6, 2020 at 8:07 am

      So sorry for your loss. We are so grateful to have had the chance to know Allen. He will be missed. Your family is in my prayers.

    11. Stacie Miller / April 6, 2020 at 8:21 am

      I am heartbroken at this loss. Allen was my friend, former neighbor, and dance partner. I will miss him greatly and will be praying for you all.

    12. David Williams / April 6, 2020 at 8:37 am

      Allen was my go to guy for copier purchase and maintenance …. he was always smiling … condolences to his family …

    13. Cindy judge / April 6, 2020 at 8:42 am

      Allen and I shared a love of resale and thrift stores…. he always said he would show me and my husband where to find the good ones in St Louis… I just saw him a couple weeks ago and he looked great and as always had a grin! I am so sad and sorry to hear this! RIP my friend!

    14. Tiffany Lyons (Henson) / April 6, 2020 at 9:03 am

      I went to Cisne High School with Allen. He was a senior when I was a freshman. That didn’t matter to Allen. He brought joy and laughter to everyone. He always spoke to everyone with the most amazing smile on his face. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to Allen’s loved ones in this difficult time.

    15. Sandra (Murphy) Vandeveer / April 6, 2020 at 9:10 am

      Saddened to hear this…Allen was such a fun guy and lots of laughter when he was around. He serviced
      the equipment where I worked.. Sending caring and sympathetic thoughts to the family.

    16. Becky Downs / April 6, 2020 at 9:26 am

      So sorry to all Allen’s family & friends. I got to know Allen since I worked at the Crossville Post Office. Then later as Allen worked on my remodel at my home. He such a great talent to see beyond today. I will truly miss his laugh, smile & his big heart.

    17. Pat and Steve Moore / April 6, 2020 at 9:42 am

      Maragert, our deepest sympathy for your loss. You and Joe are in our prayers.

    18. Jacob Scott / April 6, 2020 at 10:10 am

      Allen was a wonderful person always knew how to make everyone have a good time, his laugh and smile could bring light to anyone, he was the best to talk to when you needed that life advise, he was always working on something and loved projects. I’m going to miss him dearly

    19. Suzanne Brooks / April 6, 2020 at 11:58 am

      I’m so very sorry to hear about Allen’s passing!! He was so much fun, when he came to Frontier College to fix our copiers. Always smiling and would make us laugh. I met him through a family friend and then one day he walked into the college and we both just started laughing. He will be missed by so many people of their lives he touched. RIP ALLEN..

    20. Dustin Buedel / April 6, 2020 at 12:22 pm

      Allen was a great friend and an all around great guy! He will be missed by many. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends morning the loss of him.

    21. Lisa Vaughan / April 6, 2020 at 12:32 pm

      My thoughts & prayers are with Allen’s family. During the years that he serviced the copiers where I work, I always enjoyed talking to Allen. He would stand in my doorway and would always make me laugh while he enthusiastically told story after story of his adventures. He lived life to the fullest and will be missed. I loved that he always had a smile on his face!

    22. Crystal (Shreve) Miller / April 6, 2020 at 8:18 pm

      Allen truly was an amazing friend. We went to school together since 5th grade. There was always laughter when Allen was around.
      My heart goes out to all your family and friends. He will be missed. Until we meet again. ❤

    23. Heather (Simpson) Kessel / April 6, 2020 at 8:26 pm

      Allen and I were classmates from first grade through high school graduation. He was my “birthday buddy” throughout those years – his birthday the day before mine. He was always smiling and positive and so very wise beyond his years. He was the life of the party when we would have our class reunions. I have so many good memories of Allen throughout all those years, as do many others. My deepest sympathy and prayers of peace and comfort go out to Allen’s family and all who loved him. RIP Allen.

    24. Kathy young / April 6, 2020 at 9:18 pm

      Margaret I am so sorry to hear of Allens passing you are in my prayers and in my thoughts. Love Kathy and Richard young

    25. Noel Madding / April 6, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      Margaret and Nick, I don’t have the words to tell you how I feel of your loss at this time. Just that my Heart is heavy to hear of this news. May the Peace from Our Lord Jesus abide with you during this time,

    26. donna pipher / April 7, 2020 at 8:28 am

      Margaret I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    27. Carol Braddock-Curtis / April 7, 2020 at 10:12 am

      My heart is broken, for you, Allen’s family, and for Robi, and for all the phone calls I don’t get to make to him, and class reunions we don’t get to dance at. Allen was forever my friend, he lit up every room with his smile and was full of surprises. I pray for understanding as to why he was taken too soon. I will miss you forever Allen

    28. Stacie McDonald / April 7, 2020 at 10:22 am

      I met Allen when I went to work at AG Edwards Vickie introduced him as her nephew, but he quickly became my friend. He always had a huge smile and was full of life. His sunshine attitude had a way of rubbing off on everyone around him. He was one of the great guys and we connected on many levels. And, on a professional note, he knew office equipment inside and out! Even after he was assigned a different territory, we called him when the new tech guy couldn’t figure it out. My heart is heavy for your loss.

    29. Cheryl Dinges / April 7, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      Allen and I first met during the IKON days.

      I count myself as blessed he considered me a friend and that I was able to call him a friend.

      He is an amazing Man, a wonderful friend, a confidant, a beloved, we taught each other about the great things we deserved in life, what we wanted to give to others, helped each other learn to love and accept ourselves as we truly are; no judgement, always the truth, always and forever unconditional love…. And the realization that “when you have the right pieces, it really can be this damn easy”.

      I will love him forever, he taught me so many more things than I can list, and while it was only 20 years I believe (& hope) I may have enough memories to carry me for the rest my lifetime! Thank you for them Allen!

      We are all better for having had him in our lives.

      May he rest in peace, Lord knows he earned it ♥️

      I can’t wait for the day when we meet again, I get to hear a thunderous and joyful, “Well, how the hell are ya?!”, followed by our next dance.

    30. June Conard / April 7, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      Margaret my heart is breaking for you and all your family. I know there are no words but just know that there are a lot of people feeling this pain with you. Take comfort in the fact that Allen was loved by many.

    31. Wanda Greifzu / April 7, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      My sympathies to Allen’s family. I am so sad to hear of his passing. He was a super nice guy. I always enjoyed our visits & will miss him. I will keep you all in my prayers.

    32. Janice,Stan & Jayden Brown / April 8, 2020 at 10:25 am

      Margaret & Nick I’m so Sorry to hear of Allen’s passing, Allen always brought a smile to my face every time I saw him. I remember babysitting him & Nick when we were neighbors over at Mt. Erie, They could be a little ornery, I remember one time they took the couch cushions stuff in dryer, I asked where are the cushions, of course they wouldn’t tell me. But I found them before their Mom & Dad got home. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you at this time & the days ahead. Hugs to you all! Such a Sweet Young Man called home way to soon!

    33. Baumgart family / April 9, 2020 at 8:05 am

      It was heartbreaking to hear of Allen’s passing at such a young age. Robi, we are so sorry for your loss, and for all of Allen’s family who are grieving for him now. I am glad that we were able to know Allen at least for a short time. We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers now. May your happy memories and God’s love comfort you during this time of sorrow.

    34. Scott & Cindy Johnson / April 9, 2020 at 4:43 pm

      My wife and I wanted to extend our deepest sympathy for Allen’s family. We both had the wonderful good fortune to get to Allen through IKON Office Solutions, I was a technician working with Allen and my wife as one of his customers. We both thought the world of Allen and often talked about him long after we both retired. SO sad to hear of his passing at such a young age, we pray for his family in this time of sorrow.

    35. Jackie Riley Vizcarra / April 10, 2020 at 11:52 am

      Margaret I want to send you my very deepest sympathy and I hope that all the people around you who know Allen well and love and admire him so very much and who shared so many memories with your family will be a comfort.

    36. Courtney Kolb / April 13, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      I met Allen through my mom, Sheila WILLETT… he helped her with her copier quite a bit. He was always willing to help her and talk her through things. He always greeted her with a bubbly personality! ♥️She was very upset when she told me of his passing today! He will be missed!!!

    37. Michelle (Richardson) Storms / May 2, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Margaret, Nick & family- So sorry to hear about Allen. He was such a kind, funny, amazing guy! He will be truly missed but never forgotten. Cherish all those memories. I have several from when we were kids. Find peace in your hearts. Our thoughts are with you. ❤️

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