Allyson Kallenberg Obituary (1966 - 2014)

Allyson Kallenberg, age 47, passed away on July 11, 2014. Preceded in death by grandparents, Paula and Alex Kallenberg and Genevieve and Harry Miller. Survived by parents, Les and Harriet Kallenberg; sisters, Lisa (Howard) Spector and Carol (Scott) Cohen; significant other, Deborah McDonald and son Dominic; uncles, Rich (Lois) Kallenberg, Melvyn Miller, aunt Shirley Bogardus; cousins, nieces and nephews; dearest friend, Kelly Story among many friends. Allyson deeply loved her family, Judaism and Israel. She was a supportive and loyal friend, loved music and was an avid tennis player. Her personality was larger than life and lived with no regrets. Always compassionate to those without a voice, she was involved with the Big Brothers & Big Sisters program and championed “Stop the Suffering” for abandoned animals. Knowledge and education were of great importance to Allyson. She was a 1984 graduate of Walnut Ridge, attended Arizona State University and currently Harvard on line. Special thanks to the Mt. Carmel East NSICU doctors and medical staff who provided exceptional and loving care. Funeral Services 11:00 AM, Sunday, July 13th at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 5419 E. Broad St., Rabbi Sharon Mars and Cantor Bat-Ami Moses officiating. Shiva will be observed at the Kallenberg family home Sunday 5-8pm and Monday from 6-8pm. Because Allyson advocated for those without a voice, in lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to LifeTown Chabad Columbus (a program that teaches life skills to special needs children) 6220 E. Dublin Granville Rd., New Albany 43054 (614) 939-0765.