Evelyn M. "Momzy" Boe - 81
6/20/1928 - 3/28/2010

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home -Somonauk - Evelyn M. “Momzy” Boe, 81, of Woodstock, died peacefully surrounded by her children, on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Hospice Care Unit of Centegra Hospital – Woodstock.
The eldest of four loving sisters, she was born June 20, 1928 in Wilmington Illinois to George Adam Skeldon and Cornelia Van Duyne Skeldon. She was raised in Lockport, Illinois where she attended Lockport public schools graduating in 1946. Shortly after high school she met the love of her life, Carl Edward Boe, also from Lockport, while he was on leave from the US Navy. They married on June 14, 1947. Carl and Ev moved to Somonauk, Illinois in September of 1947, and made it their home until 2005, when they relocated to Woodstock, Illinois.
Ev always wanted two little girls and soon she had them, her loving daughters, Cindy and Cathy. Her family became complete with the addition of her son Charles, in 1954. Ever the caretaker, Ev (Momzy) delighted in raising her three little darlings and often joked that she raised not only them, but also the whole neighborhood.
Evelyn was a steadfast member of her community. Throughout her life she was active in her church, PTA, Veteran’s programs and the city council, while dedicating a great deal of her time to attending, chaperoning and organizing school activities.
Ev enjoyed, above all, spending time with her family and friends. She loved seeing the world, playing cards, baking for her kids and grandkids, going on family fishing trips and hosting holiday celebrations. She nurtured, cared for and deeply loved her entire family and centered her life on sharing that love and spreading happiness to all those around her.
She is survived by her children and their families, Cindy Hegerman (husband Bob), Cathy Boe (spouse Kathy Lewis), and Chuck Boe (wife Angie), as well as three grandchildren, Brad and Cara Hegerman (fiancé Brett Cahill), and Jackie Boe Lawler (husband Mike). She is also survived by her legacy of compassion, understanding and devotion to family that is shared among her sisters, nieces, nephews, children, grandchildren and innumerable friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Carl, “Funzy”.
A mass will be said at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk Monday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Saint John’s Cemetery in Somonauk.
A visitation will be held Monday, April 5, 2010 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Veteran’s Memorial Perpetual Care Fund at Citizen’s First National Bank, in Somonauk, Hospice of Northeast Illinois or the charity of the donor’s choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.Eighnerfuneralhomes.com.

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt. 34 W.
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363

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