Jeanne Carol Boyd

Jeanne Carol Boyd obituary, Dixon, IL

Jeanne Carol Boyd

Jeanne Boyd Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dixon on Jan. 25, 2024.

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Jeanne Boyd, 82, of Dixon, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Serenity Hospice & Home, in Oregon, IL.
Jeanne was born on November 5, 1941, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Ernest "Dutch" and Eleanore (Joswiak) Freadhoff. She married Eugene "Gene" Boyd on August 28, 1960. He preceded her in death on November 1, 2019. Jeanne enjoyed camping and traveling with Gene. She especially loved when they would visit Sault Ste. Marie, in Michigan, a couple times a year.
Jeanne is survived by one son, Robert Boyd, of Dixon; and one brother, George (Vicki) Freadhoff.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother and sister in law, Jerry (Janet) Freadhoff.
There will be no services, per Jeanne's wishes. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, in Dixon.
Condolences may be sent to www.prestonschilling.com.
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