Sharon Allison
October 15, 1944 ~ July 1, 2016
Sharon K. Allison age 71 of Ionia, IA, went to be with her Lord Friday, July 1, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Ionia with Rev. Paul Pickar presiding. Jerry Bailey will be the organist accompanying the congregational hymns, 'In The Garden' and 'Amazing Grace'.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua, with Larry Wedeking, Mark Wedeking, Justin Haubrich, Pete Klassen, Jim Flick and Chad Flick serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home - Olson Chapel in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Sharon Kay Allison was born October 15, 1944 in Charles City, IA the daughter of Wilbur and Ida Marie (Love) Kollmann. She received her education in Nashua, graduating from the Nashua High School in 1963. On June 15, 1963 she was joined in marriage with Melvin Allison. To this union five children were born.
Sharon lived every day of her life for her family. She was happiest when she could spend time with them. When she wasn't busy reading, embroidering or cooking, you would find her outside helping with the animals and farmwork. She took great delight when there were new baby calves to care for in the Spring.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin; one son, Jim (Gail) Allison of New Hampton; three daughters, Sandy (Al) Haubrich, Amy Allison and Jennifer (Jason) Grisim all of Mason City; five grandchildren, Justin Haubrich, Kira Schwickerath, Marissa Schwickerath, Cassidy Allison and Valerie Allison; one brother, Wilbur (Terry) Kollmann of Harpers Ferry, IA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter and son-in-law, Cyndy and Joe Perkins; one brother, Wendell Kollmann; and one sister, Charlotte Krumrey.
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Melvin & family, We were so sorry to see of Sharon’s passing in tonights paper. We all had such a good time at our class reunion last year. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Very sincerely, Bob & Pat Nootnagel
I always enjoyed our visits in Hy-Vee. Sharon had such a pleasant personality and was good for business. My sympathy to her family. Laura Schmitz
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Allison Family.
Hugs and prayers to you guys. Our son commented that she was always so friendly and smiling at Hy-Vee pharmacy. You guys were awesome neighbors. Deepest sympathy to you all.
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Terry &Shawna Hillesheim & Family lit a candle in memory of Sharon K. Allison
I am so sorry for your loss. Sharon was such a wonderful lady. I have fond memories of her and her family and of times spent at their home. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
I include the Allison family in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathy to Sharon’s family. So sorry for your loss -Sharon was a wonderful lady. Haven’t seen her for a long time, but remember her well from my ‘bus driving days.’ Diane
Diane Reuscher lit a candle in memory of Sharon K. Allison
I’ve been friends with Amy for over 15 years. I had the privilege to to meet her mom on several occasions. She loved it when I’d come up to her at a store and yell ‘Hey ma hows it goin?’ Amy spoke highly of her mom and had much respect for her. I know she will be greatly missed by the whole family. Stay strong!! Love ya bunches-Chrissy Bier n family
To all of the Allison family, Dexter and I can’t say enough great things about Sharon, she was always so kind, good and generous to us and our kids. The years she worked for us, she was a MOM to me. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and we also share some great memories and laughs about her. Love her as part of our family. Dexter, Janice and all the Brahn family.
Thinking of you all ..sending prayers & hugs ♡
Thinking of you all ..sending prayers & hugs ♡
I was with Jenn one afternnon riding around. We stopped at the Drugstore (?l) and chatted with her mom for quite awhile. One of the nicest, most caring, all inclusive women I’ve met.. So sorry she is gone.
Class Of 1983 lit a candle in memory of Sharon K. Allison
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
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Leonard Zwanziger lit a candle in memory of Sharon K. Allison
So sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. We all have another angel. She was a treasured classmate and a great family friend.
So Sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to her entire family.
Sending our deepest & heartfelt sympathies to the family. I’ve known Sharon since I was a little girl being a neighbor to her parents. She was such a nice lady who was always so friendly with a beautiful smile on her face. RIP dear Sharon.
Thx Diane..I am at Rochester having just got a liver transplant…Miss her so much already…xoxoxo.
I can’t imagine what you must be going through. 😥 Sending my love, prayers, & big hugs to you. I’ll send you a private message.
Dena Palmer lit a candle in memory of Sharon K. Allison
You are in our thoughts and prayers! Dena and Zac Palmer
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Prayers and sympathies to Sharon’s family. I grew up across the street from Sharon when they lived along the Cedar. We used to play together. Attended Nashua High and graduated the yr. before her. She will be greatly missed. Karen ( Hirsch ) Frazier