Mirian Contreras Allen, age 69, a resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  She was born September 14, 1953 in Chicago to Ernesto & Bernabella Contreras.

Mirian's life was a blessing and her memory a treasure. Mirian is loved beyond words and missed immeasurably.

After graduating with a double master's degree in Administration, Mirian profoundly dedicated her career to shaping the young lives of children as a beloved educator and principal.

Mirian is the love of my life. She is beautiful outside and inside. Mirian is one of the people the Lord brought into my life to bring to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Job 19:25-27

I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. Oh how my heart yearns within me!

Psalms 42:7 NIV

Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.


She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Daniel; her mother Bernabella Contreras; her four sisters: Marge (Jim) Watts, Lillian Contreras, Dixie Turner & Marilyn (Joe) Connelly; and many nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL, where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.