Helen M Boyden

Oregon, IL, Helen M. Boyden, age 101, died Friday May 5, 2017 in Oregon Healthcare & Rehab Center, Oregon, IL with her children at her side. Helen was born September 4, 1915 in Polo, IL. Helen married George Boyden in Oregon, IL and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2000. Helen was a homemaker, was hard worker, she made homemade bread and great cook. She raised her children during WWII while her husband was away serving. Helen loved her time with her family. Helen is survived by her sons: Steve (Connie) Boyden, DeKalb, IL and Bradley Boyden, Dixon, IL; daughter: Marilyn Geiken, Oregon, IL; 9 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Helen is preceded in death by her parents, husband: George; 3 sons: George Boyden Jr., Ronald Boyden, and Robert Boyden; daughter: Linda Boyden; 2 sisters. A private family graveside service will be held in Daysville Cemetery, Daysville, IL. Memorials to Village of Progress and/or Serenity Hospice and Home.