ALLEN J. KOSON, age 78, beloved husband of Phyllis J. (nee Balthaser); loving father of Kim Koson, Teri Madison (Keith), Debi Brown (Bob), Sheryl Koson, Rob (Carolyn) and Brian; grandfather of Danielle, Gabriel Madison, Billy, Staci Roberts, Isaac, Eli Brown, Jeffrey Deuter, Kristin, Brandon and A.J. Devine, Allen (Becky), Aaron and Adam Koson, Genevieve, Sophie and Cassie Koson; great-grandfather of Joshua Roberts, Skylar and Ashton Mink, Chloe and Kaylin Garcia, Matthew Koson, Jeff, Morgan, Mady and Collin Deuter; brother of Joyce Racecic and the late Clark and Earl Koson; uncle and great uncle of many. U.S. Army Veteran Korean Conflict. Went to be with our Lord September 27, 2011. Funeral Mass Saturday, October 1, Mary Queen of the Apostles Church (6455 Engle Road) at 9:30 a.m. Inurnment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, FRIDAY 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, 2500 E. 22nd Street, Cleveland 44115 or Kidney Foundation of Ohio, 2831 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 44115.