Harriett Z. Boyer 91 of Dakota formerly of Beloit, WI
died Wednesday February 25, 2009 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Born September 13, 1917 at Darlington, WI, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary L. (Schwartz) Murray. She and Richard Boyer were married June 2, 1936 and renewed their vows in July of 1942. Richard preceded Harriett in death in 2004. She worked at Burgess Battery for several years prior to moving to Clinton, IA. She enjoyed restoring old homes with her husband, crocheting, needle point and entertaining the neighborhood kids. Her and Richard especially enjoyed spending summers at Lake Kabetogama by International Falls, MN. She was a member of Dakota United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one brother John (Shirley) Murray of Pecatonica; 4 grandchildren Kelly (Bill) Monigold of Freeport, Wendy (Andrew) Monigold of Milwaukee, WI, Beth (Ervin) Bechtolt of Freeport, David Craig of Stockton; 7 great grandchildren Jeremy Sughroue, Jo Dee (Ryan) Nicosia, Aaron Monigold, Chris Monigold, Angie Monigold, DeWayne Moss currently serving in Afghanistan, Erica Craig; 5 great great grandchildren; one son-in-law Wayne Craig.
Preceded in death by her husband, one daughter Judy Craig, 5 sisters and 5 brothers.
Cremation rites will be accorded followed by a graveside memorial service at the Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery in Pecatonica 11:00 am Saturday February 28th.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in her name for the FHN Memorial Hospice.
Funeral arrangements were completed by the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home 115 S. West St. Dakota.