Stephen "Steve" C. Allen

Stephen “Steve” Allen, age 84, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, and formerly of Petersburg, Illinois, went to his heavenly home on Monday, June 29, 2026.

Steve was born at St John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois on August 22, 1941. His parents were Richard and Doris (Koontz) Allen. Steve married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Severns, on June 17, 1961. He started farming on the day he graduated from Harris High School in Peterburg, Illinois, and did not stop until the day he passed away. He also managed RH Trailer where he sold flatbed trailers and hauled equipment. Later in life, when he was semi-retired, he began his passion of restoring International Harvester antique tractors.

Steve lived by his strong Christian faith and had a close relationship with God. Family was very important to him, and he partnered with his wife to consistently focus on uplifting and sustaining his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He had compassion and love for everyone he met and made lifelong friends that turned into family. He had a sense of humor and joking spirit that was experienced by everyone he came in contact with.

Steve served on the Menard County Fair Board for 35 years. He served as a deacon and later an elder for many years at Petersburg Church of Christ. After moving to Alabama, he was a member of and served at First Fairhope Church. He also was a member of the Menard County Antique Tractor Club, the Alabama Chapter 23 IHC Collectors and South Alabama Antique Tractor and Engine Club.

Steve was preceded in death by his wife Sharon; and his parents Richard Allen and Doris (Koontz) Allen.

Steve is survived by his brother Richard K (Karen) Allen; two sons, Dale Allen of Springfield, IL, Tracy (Satu) Allen of Petersburg, IL; daughter Jo (Chris) Higgerson of Springfield, IL; grandchildren, Stephanie (Melvin) Pierce, Jessica Higgerson, Anna (Monte) Chastain, Hannaliisa (Erik) Hippchen, and Johannes Allen; and great-grandsons Levi and Case Stephen Pierce and many other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at First Christian Church in Petersburg, Illinois on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 11 AM. The family will receive friends two hours before the service. Burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery to follow. A Celebration of Life will be held in Fairhope, Alabama, at First Fairhope Church on Thursday July 16th at 4 PM. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you make donations to First Christian Church of Petersburg or First Fairhope

(https://www.firstfairhope.org/).