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Wilbur H.
Boehs
Jan 21, 1931 — Dec 31, 2021
Wilbur H. Boehs, 90, of Jacksonville, IL died Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing. He was born Jan. 21, 1931, in Scott County, the son of Louis and Amelia Rebbe Boehs. He married Doris A. Dunmire Lacy on May 26, 1989, in Jacksonville and she survives. He is also survived by two sons and two daughters, Anthony James Boehs of West Covina, CA, Kenneth Paul (Marilyn) Boehs of Jacksonville, Elizabeth Elaine (Dennis) Jarman of Jacksonville, and Anna Marie (Dan) Holden of Wentzville, MO; four step children, Tena (Douglas) Battefeld of Chatham, Ricky Lacy of Meredosia, Linda (Stacy) Holder of Ardmore, OK, and Tim Lacy of Chapin; six grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; five step grandchildren; eleven step great grandchildren; and four step great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Paul Boehs (surviving wife Imogene of White Hall); two sisters, Evelyn Boehs in infancy and Carol Hursh; one step granddaughter, Holly Buss; and two step great grandsons, Anthony Buss and Austin Parton. Mr. Boehs served as a Scott County Road Commissioner for 35 years. He was a very active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and was a former Commander of Winchester American Legion Post #442. He was also a volunteer with Prairieland Heritage Museum. Wilbur enjoyed line dancing, playing bingo, and restoring old tractors, especially Allis-Chalmers. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, with burial at Neelyville Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. The family will meet friends 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Thursday, January 06, 2022 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Funeral Service Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Friday, January 07, 2022 10:00 AM 405 Massey Lane Jacksonville, Illinois 62650
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