Allene B. Legg's Obituary
Allene B. Legg, age 96 years and 8 months, of Casey, IL passed away on Tuesday morning, October 9, 2018 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL with her children by her side. She was born on January 25, 1922 in Union Center, IL, the daughter of Rossell E. and Denzle (Ingram) Brandenburg. On August 9, 1941 she married Orlin Ancel (Bud) Legg in St. Charles, MO. He passed away on November 22, 1998. Allene and Bud lived in Casey all their married lives and raised their four children.She is survived by her sister, Rosalie Sharp; children, Joyce Gayle (Legg) Orrell, Rossell Edward (Buddy) Legg (Linda Shuman), Denzle Eugene (Denny) Legg (Penny Fisher) and Ancel Elaine (Legg) Cornejo; grandchildren, Christopher Orrell (Jan), Michael Orrell, Army Retired Lt. Col. Jayna Legg Hoffelder (Tom), Jennifer Palmo (Jeff), Michael Legg (Kari), Angela Braun (Tony), Aaron Legg, April Batchellor Abel Legg (Chrystal), Sophia Cornejo-Shook and Veronica Cornejo, twenty six great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Lawrence Brandenburg; son in law, Carl Edward Orrell; daughter in law, Linda Legg and granddaughter, Anna Orrell Buenzli.Allene worked for TRW Electronics in Marshall, IL and in the Casey Elementary schools. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends who care comforted to know she will be reunited with her mother who passed away when she was a young teen, her father, her brother and her loving husband, Bud.Graveside funeral service and burial will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL with Rev. Gene Southard officiating.To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Graveside Service Friday, October 12, 2018 2:00 PM Washington Street Cemetery E. Washington Street Road Casey, IL 62420
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