St. Louis—L.D. Allen, 92, formerly of Alton, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the St. Louis VA Medical Center at Jefferson Barracks.

He was born Feb. 5, 1930 in Jonesboro, AR.  A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he retired from Laclede Steel.

L.D. married Ellen Louise Polston July 5, 1950 in Wood River.  She passed away May 24, 2011.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, William D. Allen and Michael D. Allen; and a granddaughter, Chelsea Allen.

Survivors include his grandson, Nicholas D. Allen of Converse, TX and a step-granddaughter, Jenna Fox.

Private services will be held and he will be laid to rest at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Professional services through Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com