Allen, Helen, of O’ Fallon, Missouri, died on Monday, August 2, 2010 at the age of 73. Beloved daughter of the late John Charles and Lydia Schaffner; devoted mother of Gina Louise Allen, Gary Wayne (Cheryl) Allen, Larry Gene Allen, Janet Lynn (Greg) Lowery and Tonya Mae (Steve) Sheldon; many loving brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen was married for 43 years to Gene Allen. She truly loved the St. Louis Cardinals, and loved to collect Beanie Babies, depression glass, Barbies and other collectables which for 10 years she would sell at the Flea Markets in Barnhart and Pevely. Helen also loved to put puzzles together and had a strong passion for anything Princess Diana.