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Charles Boehme Obituary

TOWER HILL - Charles E. "Gene" Boehme 69 of rural Tower Hill, IL (Dollville, IL), went to be with his beloved wife Polly at 7:15 PM Friday Jan. 27, 2012. Gene was born Feb. 19, 1942 at Decatur, IL the son of Robert Harley and Helen Louise Boehme Tuller. He married Polly Ruth Smith, the love of his life, on Jan. 22, 1973 in Decatur, IL and she passed away Dec. 6, 1990. Gene was a welder and millwright, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are a brother James (Nedra) Tuller of Plaucheville, LA; nieces and nephews: Daniel (Marie) Boehme of Decatur, IL, Anna Reynolds of Decatur, IL, Denise Overlin of Mt. Zion, IL and Bobbie Shafer of Mt. Zion, IL and Debbie, Jamie, Teri, and Alex Tuller all of New Orleans, LA; brothers-in-law Richard (Adriana) Smith of Tucson, AZ and Robert (Victoria) Smith of Coalmont, TN; sister-in-law Margaret Hudgins of Tucson, AZ; and several other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Polly, his parents, a son Anthony Joseph Smith and a brother Robert (Bob) Boehme. Memorial contributions in Gene Boehme's name may be made to the American Cancer Society. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday Feb. 3, 2012 in Point Pleasant Cemetery at Long Creek, IL. Arrangements are entrusted to Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville, IL. 302 West Main Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565, Ph# 217-774-2195. On line condolences may be directed to the Family at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Feb. 2, 2012.

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Kelli

January 27, 2024

It's been 12 years and seems like yesterday. I know my beloved Rosco is following you around, loving you the way he loved me for 11 years! He came to take care of me when you left and when he knew I'd be okay and he had accomplished what he came to do, it was time for him to go home and be with you! I miss you, Aunt Polly and Anthony "Tony" so very much but, I know you are all together as a family! Until we see eachother again

The Willis Family

February 5, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. It is unfortunate, but nice that Nicholas has yet again one more person to keep him company in heaven. Uncle Gene, we will love you and miss you always.

Jennifer (Fur), Gavin, Natalie, Sabrina, and Dylan

Judy Dance

February 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Gene was very special to me as was Polly and was a very good friend to my Dad, Burley Brewer. They spent many nights hunting together and drank many cups of coffee and told lots and lots of hunting stories. I know they are both doing that in Heavan right now. Gene, you may be gone but you will never be forgotten I will cherish the memories of you and Polly forever, the both of you were my extended family and I thank you for being a part of my life. I will always remember going to your house and listening to your old rock and roll records. Please tell my Dad hello for me and tell him his little girl misses him and loves him so much. Until we meet again rest in peace my friend. With much love,

Kelli and Shelli

February 2, 2012

You will always be in our heart and soul...

Miss me, but let me go
*When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free
Miss me a little - but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me - but let me go
*For this is a journey that we must all take
And each must go alone
It's all a part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home
When you are lonely, and sick of heart
Go to the family we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me - but let me go

Our Dearest Uncle Gene, will not gather together in a gloom filled room
There's no heads bowed low for you
We're having a 'do' in our hearts, Cause we know you'd want us to
You've taken the journey we all must take,
We take comfort and we know, You're now with Aunt Polly and Tony,
exactly where you belong.
Although this is very hard on all of us...
we're gonna miss you and we're letting you go!!~Anon

We will always Love and Miss You very much!!

Kelli Romero and Shelli Noperi

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