OBITUARY: Mrs. M.P. (Sue H. Rockafellow) Allison, 1911-2003, Worth Co., Iowa

[Adapted from Northwood Anchor online, Dec. 10, 2003]



                     Mrs. M.P. (Sue H.) Allison

Mrs. M.P. (Sue H.) Allison, 92, of Northwood, Iowa, died Wednesday,
Dec. 3, 2003, at home.  Private family services were held on
Saturday at Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines.

Sue H. Allison was born July 18, 1911 at Des Moines, a daughter
of John and Georgia (Likes) Rockafellow. She was a graduate of
St. Joseph Academy, Des Moines. She attended Grinnell College,
Grinnell and the University of Iowa, graduating with a Bachelor
of Science degree.

Sue married Dr. M.P. Allison on  June 3, 1933 at Galena, Illinois.
They were married 66 years. Following her husband's retirement,
they moved to Wabasha, Minnesota, where they spent many hours 
boating on the Mississippi River. She enjoyed traveling, gardening
and especially her family.  She was a member of First Lutheran Church, 
Northwood.

Survivors include one son, James Allison, Lincoln, Nebraska; two
granddaughters, Nicole Allison, Denver, Colorado; and Elizabeth
Foss, Webster City. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Dr. M.P. Allison; a daughter, Mary Foss, and one brother, John
Rockafellow.

Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of arrangements.



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