Gladys Laverne Palmer Boyer, 90, formerly of Sterling, IL died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Oak Crest Retirement Center in DeKalb.

Gladys was born May 18, 1922, in Rock Falls, Illinois, the daughter of John and Mabel (Jacobs) Palmer. She married Edward T. Boyer in Sterling, Illinois, on September 12, 1941. He preceded her in death on October 5, 1985, after more than 44 years of marriage.

She was employed in various positions throughout her working life but by far the job she enjoyed most was as a volunteer at the Thrift Shop in Rock Falls that continues to support Christ Lutheran School in Sterling. She moved to Oak Crest in 2004 to be closer to her daughter.

She is survived by her four children, Lois (Ken) Hinz of Decatur, IL, John (Sarah) Boyer of Bethesda, MD., Neil (Carmen) Boyer of Algonquin, IL., and Linda (Gary) Wiggins of DeKalb; seven grandchildren, Ben, David, Jane, Anne, Jordan, Tom, and Tina; and four great grandchildren, Rollie, Valerie, Addison and Abigail.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward, her brother Glen Palmer, and one infant grandson Matthew.

Graveside services will be held Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11:00am at Coloma Township Cemetery 908 Avalon St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 with Pastor Ray Krueger of Immanuel Lutheran Church in DeKalb officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 or can be sent in care of Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak Street, DeKalb, IL. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.

Service:
Friday, February 15, 2013

11:00am

Coloma Township Cemetery
Visitation: