Marvel A. Allen (nee Bittner), died on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the Lutheran Home in River Falls, WI. This compassionate angel was beloved by family, countless co-workers, and a world of loving friends. She died peacefully and surrounded by love.

Marvel was preceded in death by her husband William on December 17, 2010; parents; brother, Roscoe; and in-laws. She is survived by her daughter Fawn (Don Foster), and sons Branch (Shelly) and Knox (Liz Benson).

A private memorial is being planned by the family for later this year to celebrate the lives of both Marvel and William. Memorials may be directed to the Allen Family. Cremation services have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory, 715-386-3725.