Kathy Allen-Randle, 70 of Valparaiso passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was born October 3, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to Elmer Nathaniel and Gladys (Cliffton) Allen. A graduate of Valparaiso High School and Valparaiso University, Kathy made her career as a direct support professional working at the Swanson Center in Michigan City, the Juvenile Detention Center in Valparaiso, and Opportunity Enterprises in Valparaiso. Kathy enjoyed music, singing, dancing, and quoting Bible scriptures.
Kathy is survived by her mother, Gladys Allen; sons, Michael Coleman and Billy Allen-Coleman; seven grandchildren; siblings, Richard Allen, Laura Dyson, Debra Allen, and Tina Allen-Abulhassan (Yasser); and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer; brother, Mark Allen; and sister, Kimberly Caldwell-Chiko.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 PM and burial to follow at Angelcrest Cemetery, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moeller Funeral Home for the family.
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To the entire family of Kathy Allen Randle, Look to the Hill from whence cometh thy strength. Know that God is able and trust Him. Proverbs 3:5-6. -Rosa Askew
Kathy was a 2nd mom to me. This is devastating. She taught me how to ride a bike. She taught me how to do my hair. She listened. She fed me. She loved me. She encouraged me. She believed in me when others didn’t, and her support never wavered. She never ignored a call. She was always there. Always. She treated me like her own daughter. My favorite times growing up were when she’d stay with us when my parents went out of town. I wanted her to always live with me. My sincerest condolences to Mike, Billy, Gladys, Tina, and everyone else. My heart aches for all of you, and with you. Kathy was love. She will be terribly, terribly missed. -Katie Schaefer-Murray
Hi Kathy, I am certain, you, Kim, and Mark are together in the loving hands of God. You will always be remembered by your family, friends, and community. I will miss your thoughtful detailed holiday text messages that were always so bring and colorful. I already miss our Sunday movie nights we shared before COVID quarantined the community. I know you are in a better place now, where there is no more pain, tears, or sorrow. Tell God I said hello. Love your sister Tina. -Tina Allen-Abulhassan
