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By placing your flower or plant order through Locke Funeral Home, you no longer have to worry about the order and delivery details. We ensure that your thoughtful expression of sympathy is delivered fresh and on time. Floral arrangements are provided by Petersen & Tietz Florists & Greenhouses, a third generation family owned and operated business established in 1934. They’re a Full Service Florist with 2 acres of greenhouses on site. Their Floral Design Staff is experienced and ready to fulfill your needs with an elegant floral tribute or beautiful plant from their greenhouse.

Patricia Ann Allen

Patricia Ann Allen

November 24, 1938 – January 24, 2021

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Patricia Ann “Patty” Allen, 82, of La Porte City, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital. She was born November 24, 1938 in rural Benton County, the daughter of Robert and Kathryn Carrol Keegan. She was a 1956 graduate of La Porte City High School.

Patty married Richard C. “Dick” Allen on April 20, 1963 in Eagle Center. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2000.

She and her husband Dick farmed for many years in the rural La Porte City area. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Porte City, and enjoyed her antiques, knitting and card clubs.

Survived by: two sons, Galen (Shari) and Chad (Tonya) all of La Porte City; two daughters, Kaylene (Greg) Wright of La Porte City and Karla (Rod) Nielsen of Brandon; two children from Europe, Dirk and Anita; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard (Connie) Keegan of La Porte City.

Preceded in death by: her parents and her husband.

Visitation

January 28, 2021

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

La Porte City Funeral Home 606 Main St., La Porte City, IA

Mass of Christian Burial

January 29, 2021

10:30 am – 11:30 am

LPC Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1021 Poplar Street, La Porte City, IA