Kathryn N. Allen, 82, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at the home of her granddaughter. She was born on January 24, 1927 in Huntsville, Ohio, to the late Earl R. and Lena Mae (Shroyer) McAdams.

On July 20, 1945, she married William L. Allen in Belle Center, Ohio, and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2006. Also preceding her in death was a son, William E. Allen, and a sister, Barbara Lee Britton.

She is survived by three sons, Barry L. (Dorothy Ann) Allen of Lafayette, Ohio, Thomas G. (Linda D.) Allen of West Liberty, Ohio, and Christopher K. (Ruth Ann) Allen of Summerville, South Carolina; daughter-in-law, Linda K. Allen of Belle Center; a brother, Herbert Earl McAdams of Richmond, Indiana; a sister Janice Grigaliunas of Kenton, Ohio; seventeen grandchildren, thirty five great grandchildren, and one great great grandson.

A member of the Belle Center United Methodist Church, Kathryn owned and operated Katie�s Beauty Salon and worked for Gem Sportswear. 

A graveside service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 21, 2009, at the Fairview Cemetery in Belle Center, Ohio, with Pastor Kevin Smith officiating.

The Eichholtz Funeral Home in Belle Center handled the arrangements.

Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.eichholtzfuneralhome.com