Allen Chase 1938-2026

Allen E. Chase, 87, Holton, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at his home.

He was born Dec. 18, 1938, in Casa Grande, Ariz., the son of Ernest and Irene Chase Armenta.

Mr. Chase was a journey roofer in California, Arizona and Washington.

He was a member of Lakeview Faith Chapel of Holton and the Roofers Union in California.

He married Janey C. Walker on June 30, 1983, in Miami, Okla. She survives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Gena Chase; and brothers, including Marvin Armenta.

Other survivors include his children, Joel Chase, Shawn Chase, Scottie Chase, John Chase, Amanda Ash and husband Rick, Rachel McGrew, Toni Johansen, Richard Sheaffer, Elizabeth Walker and Elija Walker; two brothers, Charles Armenta and David Armenta; two sisters, Carolyn Shewmaker and Joanna Peterson; grandchildren, Gabriel McGrew, Mordecai McGrew, Harley Nelson, Charlie Nelson, Brittany Blanton and husband Colten, Clint Lovell, Jared Johansen, Ruth Johansen, Constance Kautz-Johansen, Athena Walker, Morrison Walker and Alana Walker; and great-grandchildren, Paisley McGrew, Azrael McGrew, Carter Hare, Jayden Hare, Grayson Johansen, Domonic Blanton, Grantley Blanton, Brandi Rose and Dash.

No services are planned at this time. Inurnment will be held later in Mayetta Cemetery. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home is assisting the family.