Donna Rose (Dick) Allyn, age 50, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012, in her home. She was born February 25, 1961, in Evansville, IN. She is a graduate of Mater Dei High School Evansville, IN, Class of 1979.
Donna is a master gardener; and a former Board member of the ARC. She is a Black-belt in Tae Kwon Do. She is a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was a loving wife and mother, particually devoted to her special needs son Robert.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years Dr. Steven Allyn of the home; three children: Holly File and husband Darin of Columbia, MO, Laura Allyn of Columbia, MO, and Robert Allyn of Springfield, MO; two grandchildren: Carson and Kylin File of Columbia, MO; her parents Robert and Mary Ann Dick of Evansville, IN; three brothers: Bob and wife Betty Dick of Harrisburg, IL, Dan and wife Jean Dick of Evansville, IN, and David Dick of Charleston, SC; one sister Diane Gears and husband David of Evansville; as well as other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, February 10, 2012, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Springfield, MO with Fr.’s Fergus Monoghan and Monsignor Thomas Reidy officiating. Burial will be held in Eastlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday, February 9, 2012, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to: Equi-Librium Therapy Center P.O. Box 9853 Springfield, MO 65801.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East, 3540 E. Seminole Springfield, MO 65809.