Allen Somers

Allen Judd Somers, age 85, of Stanton , MI , passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 , at Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living, Lakeview , MI .

In following Allen's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 27, 2021 , at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie , MI , with Carol Kusnier officiating.  Burial will follow at Ford Cemetery , Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Allen was born in Owosso , Michigan on May 9, 1936 , the son of Judd and Meroe (Lusby) Somers.  He graduated from Elsie High School with the class of 1954.  Allen proudly served his county in the United States Marines - "Once a Marine always a Marine".   On August 25, 1958 , Allen married Dorothea A. Gillett in Owosso .  They were blessed with 56 years of marriage prior to her death on November 29, 2014 .  They lived in Chapin on the family farm until moving to Owosso in 1996.

Allen held many occupations: farmer, manufacturing and implement sales.  He was an avid MSU Spartan fan and ALWAYS a Marine.  He was a member of Chapin United Methodist Church , Harold R. Cooley Marine League, Elsie Masonic Lodge #238, and Marine Toys for Tots.

Allen is survived by his daughter Kimberly (James) McClelland of Stanton, MI; son Kevin ( Tracy ) Somers of Elsie , MI ; granddaughters: Janelle McClelland, Mallory McClelland, and Addison Somers; step-grandsons: Braydon and Jacob Schaub; sister Lorna (Richard) Semans, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothea, parents, stepmother Zola Somers, mother-in-law Natalie Dewey, daughter-in-law Martha Somers, and his sister Elaine (Ed) Lewandowski.

Memorials may be made to Chapin United Methodist Church - 19848 Chapin Rd. , Elsie , MI 48831 .  Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie , Michigan .