June 9, 1949-February 9, 2022
Mary Ellen Allen (Matunas) passed away at age 72 on February 9, 2022 surrounded by her family. She
was a loving and devoted wife, mother,grandmother and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents
Alphonse and Eleanor Matunas and her baby brother, Larry Matunas. She is survived by her loving
husband of 53 years Charles Allen, and their two children, Jennifer (Rob) Minas and John Allen; her
grandchildren, Meagan Minas, Aubree Allen, Ayden Allen, and Samantha Minas. She is also survived by
two brothers, William (Connie) Matunas and John Matunas; nephews Troy Matunas and Alex (Rachel)
Matunas; nieces, Nicole Matunas, Heather (Nate) Meadimber, Michelle (Bretton) Patchett and several
great nieces and nephews.
Mary Ellen a 1967 graduate from Andrean High School in Merrillville, Indiana. She and Chuck
met and were married in 1968. They resided in Crown Point, Indiana for 26 years before moving to
Arizona in 1997. Before retiring, Mary Ellen worked for Dr. R. Angerman DDS in Merrillville, IN and then
for Dr. C. Claveria DDS in Queen Creek, AZ. She loved spending time with her dog, Osa, family and friends
traveling and reading James Patterson novels.
There will be a Private Memorial for the family on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 and a Celebration
of Life on Monday February 21, 2022 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
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