Alice Mae Allyn

Alice Mae Allyn, age 80 of Welch, died Monday, August 4, 2014, at St. Brigid's at Hi-Park. She was born on October 18, 1933, in Red Wing to Thomas and Alice (Bartron) Collischan. She graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1951 and married her high school sweetheart, Charles "Chuck" Allyn, on September 26, 1952 at Christ Episcopal Church in Red Wing. Together they raised five daughters. Alice was a longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church and many bridge clubs. In the past she had volunteered as a 4H leader, Brownie leader, Sunday school teacher, election judge, and tax services worker. She recently worked for SEMCIL in Red Wing. Alice was an excellent seamstress. She also loved playing cards, gardening, flowers, watching birds, fishing, and pontoon rides. Her greatest joy was family gatherings.
Alice is survived by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Allyn of Welch; five daughters, Jean (Jim) Featherstone of Red Wing, Becky (Ray) Schafer of Red Wing, Deb Allyn of River Falls, WI, Sharon (Kris) Hager of Red Wing, and Diane (Dave) Stoffel of Hastings; four grandchildren, Derek Featherstone, Kelsie Featherstone, Samantha (Andrew) Bergeson, and Chad Hager; and brother, Donald Oliver of Red Wing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Oliver; and uncle and aunt, Paul and Dorothy Oliver.
A private family service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in Red Wing. Burial will follow at Burnside Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Kiwanis Flower Basket Fund or Christ Episcopal Church. Arrangements handled by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.