Sherry Jo Allen

Sherry Jo Allen (72) passed away on February 6th, 2016 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. The family will be having a visitation at 9:30 am on February 13th, 2016, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am followed by luncheon. Memorial contributions can be made to the family to be designated at a later date. For more information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Sherry and her family. Sherry Jo Campbell Bergquist was born to Russell and Melvina (Martin) Campbell on July 1st, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas. She was later adopted by Joseph and Naime (Eckberg) Bergquist. Sherry was a graduate of Odgen High School and Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1966, Sherry and Richard Allen were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. They later divorced. Sherry worked as the school crossing guard in LeGrand, as well as Little Caesars, City of Marshalltown and Trinity Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. Later in life, she was a caregiver for her friend. She enjoyed her friends, family and especially her grandchildren. She was also an active reader and crossword enthusiast. Left to cherish her memory are her children; Sue (Jon) Taylor, Scott (Connie) Allen, grandchildren; Erik Taylor, Brienne Taylor, Candace (Dustin) Aikin, Ashley Allen, siblings; Lyle (Rose) Campbell and DiAnn Mitchell and multiple nieces and nephews. In death, Sherry rejoins her parents; Russell and Melvina Campbell, Joseph and Naime Bergquist, children; Sheryl J. and Lynn S. Allen, brothers; Leslie Campbell and Ed Campbell, sister; Pat Eygnor.