Lowell Eugene Allen, 75, of Bonnie, Illinois passed away at 2:29 P.M. April 25, 2017 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born October 5, 1941 in Bonnie, Illinois to parents, Earl and Freda (Merriman) Allen.  Lowell married Darleen Pierce on May 25, 1964 at Bonnie Baptist Church. They were blessed with nearly 53 years of marriage. A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Reverend David Shores and Mr. Jason Newell officiating.  Interment will follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Visitation will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.   For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information and to send condolences.