Allen, Charnley Schnoor

Charnley Dardanelle "Cheetah" (Schnoor) Allen
Feb, 14, 1926-Aug. 30, 2019 (AGE 93)

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Charnley “Cheetah” Allen, 93 years old, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana passed away at 8:02 am Friday, August 30, 2019 at home with her daughter Darcy. She was co-owner with her husband of Gene Allen Studios in River Park since 1955.

Charnley was born on February 14, 1926 in Niles, MI to John and Ida (Dardanelle) Schnoor and remained a lifelong area resident. On November 19, 1949 in Niles, Michigan she was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Allen, and they were married for nearly 67 years before his passing on October 26, 2016.

Cheetah is survived by her daughter, Darcy (Donald) Troyer of Mishawaka; her son, Mark (Cheryl) Allen of Rio Vista, Texas, five grandchildren, Courtney (Michael) Sailors, Britney (Josh) Ortiz, Matthew (Kelly) Patrick, Dillon (Tiffany) Allen and Dustin (Stefi) Heckman; eight great grandchildren, Makalya, Colton and Macean Sailors, Miles Ortiz, Soffia, Todd and Jeffrey Allen, and Rebecca Patrick; and Linda “Beaver” Shafer who was with Gene Allen Studios for 53 years and is like family.  Cheetah’s two sisters, Bonnie Graves and Johanna Johnson, preceded her in death.

Cheetah enjoyed watching her kids at horse shows. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, South Bend.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, September 6, 2019 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 805 S. 29th Street, South Bend, IN.  Rev. Steve Latzke, pastor of the church, will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30 am Friday at the church, until time of services.  Private burial will take place in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, MI.

Memorial contributions may be offered to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.  Palmer Funeral Home – River Park is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be shared on this website: www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.