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Gaye Boland Obituary
Born: March 8, 1944 in Chicago, IL
Died: August 15, 2023 in McHenry, IL
Gaye Boland, age 79, of McHenry passed away on August 15, 2023 at Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry, IL.
She was born on March 8, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Helen Lyckberg. Gaye married her beloved husband Daniel Boland in Lake Zurich, Illinois on June 26, 1965.
Gaye taught for many years at both McHenry High School and McHenry County College. She enjoyed working with students to teach them the skills needed to enter the workforce or advance their careers. She always kept busy and loved to shop, go out to dinner, golf, spend time in Door County, and do crossword puzzles. But most of all, she loved being with her family and watching her grandkids' activities.
She is survived by her loving husband: Daniel Boland; her children: Michael (Chona) Boland, Erin (Erik) Royer and Ryan (Kim) Boland as well as her grandchildren: Lily and Miles Boland, Finn and Leo Royer, Ella and Ian Boland.
Gaye was preceded in death by her parents: Walter and Helen Lyckberg and her grandmother: Barbara Auer.
Memorial Visitation for Gaye will take place on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 3pm to 7pm at Colonial Funeral Home in McHenry, Illinois. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 9:30am to the time of the service at 10:30am. Private inurement will follow at Woodland Cemetery in McHenry, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Gaye Boland Memorial Scholarship at the Friends of MCC Foundation (www.mchenry.edu/donate) 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 or the First United Methodist Church, 3717 Main Street, McHenry, IL 60050.
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Bob and Jolene
August 29, 2023
We are so sorry to learn of Gaye's passing. We always enjoyed our chats with Gaye when we would cross paths. We will sincerely miss her. Condolences to Dan and Gaye's entire family.
Ron Schmitt
August 26, 2023
from Ron Schmitt.....sorry I could not attend but we have a house full of company for a big wedding on Saturday and a sister who just had cancer surgery (hopefully successful). Dan-- one day at a time and I am so sorry!
Hello to Mike and Erin from a teacher LONG time ago
Jim and Joyce Clarke
August 25, 2023
We have enjoyed 60 years of friendship. We met in college, we attended each other's weddings, we raised our children together, we grew old together. Saying goodbye is just too hard!
Gsil Stoffel Lagasse
August 23, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My sympathies to you Dan and your family I have fond memories of Gaye has an aquintance and my teacher at MCC. May she rest in peace until we meet again.
Florence (Jumper) Lewis
August 22, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss. My Senior year was Gaye's first year of teaching and I was her student secretary. She was so kind and so much fun! She had a wonderful sense of humor. I enjoyed exchanging Christmas cards with her all these years. May the happy memories of your life together ease the pain of the sad days.
Cathy Bolger
August 22, 2023
Worked with Gaye at MCC-always a delight!
Rod Bergin
August 21, 2023
Gaye's passing reminded me of Emily Dickinson's poem which begins, "Because I could not stop for Death [since Gaye was enjoying the vibrancy and fullness of life with her family], He kindly stopped for me [on her journey to salvation and immortality]. We too are on that journey and Gaye awaits our arrival. As I read the poem I remembered Gaye's sense of humor and smile which we will see again.
Roderick and Patricia Boland Bergin
Gabriele Ertmann
August 21, 2023
What a great person! She had such a wonderful personality and a great sense of humor. I was lucky enough to work with her and also take classes with her. I am sorry for your loss.
connie burman
August 20, 2023
Oh so many memories working with Gaye at MCC! Her dedication to students was non stop even bringing lessons to a hospitalized student. Although a serious teacher, her personality brought out alot of humor and laughter. Rest in peace dear Gaye
Tracey Naleway
August 19, 2023
Gaye was one of those life changing teachers for me and I am forever grateful for the impact she had on me and helped me start my career. Rest easy, Gaye
Mary V. Reid
August 19, 2023
Dan, I had Gaye as one of my teachers at MCC. I loved her, she was a lot of fun! I´m so glad my husband and I saw you both at Kim & Patty´s not too long ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
Terri A Foss
August 19, 2023
Had her as a teacher back in the 80´s at MCC. Loved her and always looked forward to her class
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