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Genevieve V. Boian
Service Date:September 17th, 2011

Genevieve V. Boian Chenoa- Genevieve V. Boian, 93, of Chenoa, IL passed away at 2:23 pm on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Meadows Mennonite Home in Chenoa, IL where she was a resident. She was born on August 7, 1918 in Bloomington, IL a daughter of Alvyn and Eleanor Weidinger Schopp. She married William E. Boian on August 25, 1941 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chenoa, IL. H e passed away on June 14, 2003. Surviving are one daughter, Sharon (Jack) Hoobler of Gridley, IL; one son, Dan (Susie) Boian of Chenoa, IL; six grandchildren, Gina (Carl) Boudakian; Jenny (Ryan Kilpatrick) Hoobler; Theresa (Alan) Miller; Natalie Rosas; Jaimie (Zach Parker) Hoobler; Marie (Dain) Meyer; and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Patsy Boian; one granddaughter, Jackie Ruestman; one brother, and two sisters. Genevieve taught school from 1939-1943 at a country school and from 1958-1978 at Chenoa Grade School in the kindergarten and first grades. She was employed by the state of Illinois to set up and implement the kindergarten program in our schools. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Retired Teacher’s Association and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chenoa where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chenoa, IL. Fr. Carl LoPresti will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Friday evening at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso with a rosary service following the visitation at 7 pm. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Chenoa. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Meadows Mennonite Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
  • From:  Arlan & Katie Miller

    Dan & Susie, Our prayers are with you & your family as you grieve dear Grandma Chum. Love-A, K, & Haven

  • From:  Ann K. Bailes

    Mrs. Boian was my first-grade teacher in 1963-64. I loved her and have always remembered her even though we moved from Chenoa in 1965. She made a big impact on me, a shy little girl at the time. You have my sympathy during this time of loss.

  • From:  Bill "Willie" Kelleher

    My thoughts and prayers are with you God Bless

  • From:  Sarah Roberts

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your God hold you close during this difficult time. She was such a classy lady.

  • From:  Keith McNamara & family

    Boian family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • From:  Jill Timbers

    Dear Dan and Susie, I am sorry for your loss. She sounds like a remarkable woman.

  • From:  Keith & Ann Hamilton

    Dan, Sharon and families, We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Gen was a really wonderful, sweet person who brought joy to so many people. I still remember my time in kindergarten with her. She and Mom were such good friends, and Mom always enjoyed their phone conversations in the evenings. If I were to count off the best people I have ever known on my fingers, your mother would be one of them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

  • From:  Diane Hodgson

    Dan, Susie, Theresa, Natalie and Marie, my sincere condolences to you all. Mrs. Boian was my kindergarten teacher, and I have such fond memories of her. She was a wonderful teacher and also a caring individual. I will miss her deeply. My prayers are with all of you at this time. Diane(Brown)Hodgson

  • From:  Aggie (Donovan) Yeakel

    Dear Dan, Sharon and Families, I was blessed to have had the opportunity to substitute teach for your Mom, one of the most outstanding teachers I have ever observed. Your Mother was just a wonderfully nice person to everyone. Jim and I offer our thoughts and prayers to you.

  • From:  Garland Aschenbrenner

    Dan and Sharon , My deepest condolence on the loss of your lovely Mother. I remember being out at the farm many times as a kid and she always treated us with kindnest and great meals. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

  • From:  Mary Hammond

    Dan, Susie, Theresa, Natalie and Marie, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a delightful lady she was. Much love.

  • From:  Carole Cashmer

    Dan, Susie and all the family; read of the loss of your Mom. My deepest sympathies. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Carole Cashmer, Social Services, Evenglow

  • From:  Shirley & Don Corrie

    Dan & Sharon and families, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with everyone. Shirley & Don

  • From:  Dick and Marcia West

    Boian family, So very sorry about your Mother. She was one of the most beautiful ladies (inside and out) I ever knew. I still remember helping at kindergarten things when Jenny and Amy were in her class Our hearts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Dick and Marcia West, LeRoy, Illinois

  • From:  Carol (Hamilton) Dimopooulos

    Dear Sharon & Dan, Your mother was my mother's dearest friend, both at and away from work. She was sunshine in the life of all who knew her. We were so blessed to know her - a beautiful lady inside and out who was a wonderful example to us all. Much love to all of you at this difficult time. Carol & Harry Dimopoulos Naples, FL

  • From:  Ruth Ann & Dale Rapp

    Sharon, Dan & Family- You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of Mrs. Boian. We can honestly say that there never was and never will be) a nicer, more kinder lady in the world. At no matter what age, it is never easy to lose someone you love, but she lived a full life and touched the hearts of many, many people. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • From:  Di Ioerger

    Danny, Sharon and families--I am so sorry to hear of Gen's passing. I did not hear about this until 9-19-11, as otherwise I would have been there to pay my respects. You all know how very much I loved Gen and would do whatever I could for her. She was a wonderful, wonderful lady and I will sure miss seeing her when I visit Meadows. Although we will all miss her terribly, I'm sure she is free of her pain and most importantly, is with Bill again. With love to all---Di

  • From:  Stan Jacobs

    Dear Dan and Sharon, Very sorry to learn of the passing of your mom. She was a very nice lady. Many good memories of Genevieve and Bill when we were children living on the farm across the section from your family in the '50s '60s and '70s. Wish you and your families the very best. Stan Jacobs Largo, FL

  • From:  Joyce Skaggs-Beckley

    Dear Sharon & Danny, Had heard of your mom's passing and wanted to send my deepest sympathy to you both and the restof your family. My mom sends the Chenoa paper and just recieved it today with the address. My mom lives in Pontiac and know her tikme is short. Will be visiting her in October. Regards, Joyce