Allen Fred Loss

November 21, 1949 - July 22, 2020

Allen Fred Loss, 70, of Centralia passed away Wednesday. July 22, 2020 in Odin Healthcare Center. Allen was born November 21, 1949 in Bonnie, IL, the son of Leonard Loss and Myrtle (Ward) Loss. He married Mavis (Dover) Loss on August 31, 1991 in Odin and she survives him in Centralia. In addition to his wife Mavis Loss, Allen is survived by his daughter: Mary Loss of Centralia; his son: Christopher Loss of Carbondale; four grandchildren all of Centralia: Michelle Loss, Kaylie Loss, Ethen Loss, and Issabelle Bayles; one great-grandchild: Ryder Loss-Lunnemann; two brothers: Gale Loss of Centralia and Earl Loss and wife Linda of Mt. Vernon; one sister: Betty Ann McKinney and husband Chuck of Walnut Hill; and several nieces and nephews. Allen was preceded in death by his parents: Leonard and Myrtle Loss; two brothers: Robert and Floyd Loss; one sister: Mary Jane Loss; and one brother-in-law: John Borland. In life, Allen loved a variety of things. His family will always remember his love for trains and building train sets. He also loved a variety of different kinds of music. His love for his fur companion: Lucky could never be overlooked. However, his love for this faith and church prevalent when reminiscing. He just simply loved being involved in the Wamac Missionary Baptist Church any way he could. He participated in number of their activities from Bible School and Sunday School to Breakfast with Jesus. Per the wish of Allen Loss, cremation rites will be accorded and a Memorial Service will be held at the Wamac Missionary Baptist Church in Wamac with Pastor Paul Holsapple officiating on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, Illinois 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Loss family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com.