Mary Elizabeth Allen (1952-2015)

Mary Elizabeth Allen, 63, died Dec. 22, 2015, at her home in Hill City.
She was born July 24, 1952, in Plainville to Thomas C. and Gladys (Phillips) Allen.  She was a life-long area resident and librarian. She was divorced from Michael Balthazor and married Feb. 14, 2005, at Hill City to Todd Toman, who survives. Mr. Toman is from Ellsworth.
Other survivors include a son, Joseph Balthazor and his life partner, Paul Tanghal of Toronto, Canada; a step-son, Sam (Holli) Toman of Colby; a daughter, Anna (Jason Rushford) Balthazor of Wichita, a step-daughter, Jessica Toman of Salina; her mother, Gladys Allen of Plainville; two brothers, Michael (Paula) Allen of Douglas, Ga., and John (June) Allen of Hays; and two sisters, Sister Marcia Allen of Concordia and Margaret Allen of Plano, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her father.
The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City. A private family burial is planned at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Graham County.
Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City, is in charge of arrangements.