Elaine Allen Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elaine Allen in Harlan, Iowa, who passed away on January 23, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Elaine Allen or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Beulah Golden Mallum and Sever Mallum; her brother Floyd Mallum; her spouse Lonnie Briggs; her siblings, Loren Mallum and Marilyn Lybarger; and her grandson Donovan Briggs.

She is survived by : her sister Marilyn Mallum; her son James David Briggs (Keith Dreckman) of Carroll, Iowa; her former life partners, Lynn Gearhart and John Allen; her daughters, Annette Madsen (Randy) of Kimballton, Iowa, Jennifer Rihner (Dan) of Irwin, Iowa and Alison Gearhart of Harlan, Iowa; her grandchildren, Jeremy Briggs, Lisa Briggs, Jamie Madsen, Shaina Madsen, Jason Nielsen (Ashley) and Jacob Nielsen; her great grandchildren, Quentin Briggs, Logan Briggs, Kaylie Briggs, Haylie Jannsen and Dylan Jannsen; and her great great grandchildren, Oakley King, Bentley Briggs and Leni Nielsen. She is also survived by many other friends and family.