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1999
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2025
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Zachary Allison Obituary
Born: January 14, 1999 in Spring Valley, IL
Died: January 24, 2025 in Mark, IL
Zachary "Zach" S. Allison, 26, of Mark, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 24, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 8, at the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden in La Salle. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 PM until time of service. Please dress casually or in your favorite hoodie.
Zach was born in Spring Valley on January 14, 1999 to Roger "Scott" and Connie (Rogge) Allison. Zach worked as a barge dockhand traveling with the barge. Zach enjoyed fishing, working on cars with a particular preference for Chevys, and hanging out with friends. He looked forward to going out to eat with his family after a long time away on the barge. He loved family get-togethers and enjoyed the good times. He had a good heart, was very giving, and liked bringing gifts. Zach was strong and determined and would do anything for anyone. He was there for everyone that needed him.
Zach is survived by his dad Roger "Scott" Allison and bonus mom Rebecca Kaszynski of Bureau; five brothers Ryan Mercer, Kevin McCully, Dustin Grilc, Brandon Grilc, and Steven Grilc; one bonus brother Nicholas (Molly) Rynkewicz; one bonus sister Amanda Rynkewicz; paternal grandparents Peter and Jackie Allison of Toluca; maternal grandmother Janet Garcia of Ladd; bonus grandparents Mike Kaszynski of Spring Valley and Leslie and Charles Sloan of AR; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother Connie in 2007, his paternal grandmother Mary, and maternal grandfather.
Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.
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