Katelyn Allen

Katelyn “Kay” Allen, age 65 of Montello passed away with her daughters by her side on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Kay was born in Houston, Texas on July 12, 1960 to Richard and Helen (Pinter) Allen and later moved the Midwest and ultimately settled in Montello. She worked in home health for many years and while in Montello at Mama’s Cafe. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time outside, gardening and traveling to different places and hanging out with family and friends. Kay also loved animals and had an obsession for antiques and knick-knacks.

Kay is survived by her three children: Mandy Swann of Montello, Amy (Albert) Helton of Bradford, IL and Daniel Ranallo of West Chicago, IL. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Nicholas (fiance, Selena), Trey (Lacie), Albert Jr. (fiance, Courtney), Zavier (fiance, Kyiah), Haley (Dylan), Logan and Sawyer as well as four great-grandchildren. Kay is further survived by siblings: Steve (Karen) Allen, Patty Allen, Robert (Debbie) Allen, David (Rhonda) Pinter and Rick Pinter and very dear friend, John Ellison.

In addition to her parents, Kay is also preceded in death by one sister, Beverly (David) Goodrich, one brothers, James (Pat) Allen and two grandsons: Kyle Lipscomb and Trevor Helton.

A Celebration of Kay’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 1:00 until 5:00 PM at Mama’s Cafe in Montello. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the family.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com