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Wally Boyko Obituary

Boyko, Wally age 67, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1941 in Permeshal, Ukraine to George and Maria (Wowk) Boyko. Mr. Boyko was a retired Car Manager for the Illinois Central Railroad. He was a member of the Mountain Home B.P.O.Elks Lodge # 1714, the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1953 and veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Boyko is survived by his mother: Maria Boyko of Mountain Home and a brother: Lee Boyko and wife Susan of University Park, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father. A memorial service will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008, at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel with the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #1714 officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by: Roller Funeral Home. Visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 28, 2008.

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Herb Potish

March 3, 2008

Wally was a key member contributing to the successs of the former Illinois Central Railroad. It was an honor to work together. May God bless & open a spot for Wally at the pool table in heaven!

Barb and Dave Holmes

March 3, 2008

Will really miss Wally. Every time he came to town he would look us up.Remember him being such a good basketball player.

Mary Lou Bartello-Nolan

March 2, 2008

I first met Wally at Riverside grade school shortly after he came to this country. His accent and lederhosen made him quite popular with all the little girls. We attended school together until our graduation in '61. He was a genuinely "good guy" and I will truly miss seeing him at our reunions. My heartfelt sympathy to Lee and the family.

Go well my dear old friend

Rocky Cook

March 1, 2008

I am sad to see that Wally is gone. I played basketball beside Wally in High School and his confidence and skill inspired the entire team. What a special player he was. When it came to shooting a basketball Wally was in a league of his own. I was in awe and I will never forget him.
May God's peace be with Lee and all of Wally's family.

David Dunn

February 29, 2008

It has been many years since I last saw Wally - 25th class reunion. He was quite the athlete at EHS and will always be remembered for the game he played. God bless!

louis Rich

February 29, 2008

I worked with Wally on many projects and enjoyed his help and guidance. Will remember him at mass

Mitzi Parker

February 29, 2008

Wally: Goodbye and God bless

Jim Boline

February 29, 2008

I worked with Wally for many years on the IC and have fond memories of him. He was a good hard-working member of our IC family. I'll keep him in my prayers.

Cathy Gericke

February 29, 2008

So Sorry to hear of your loss. Barb Martin keeps me informed of former RC people and family. Hope your health is good. Miss all our fun and funny times. Miss you
Cathy

Clete Hinton

February 29, 2008

A fine person and a good student at Decatur Eisenhower High School. My sympathy is with the Boyko family.

Barb Martin

February 29, 2008

Lee:
I was saddened to read of Wally's untimely death. The two of you were brothers and yet, the best of friends. Quite a compliment to your enduring relationship. My prayers go out to you and your
family.

Carmen Lindberg

February 29, 2008

I went to school with Wally. He knew how to be his own person even back then. I celebrate his life.

Sherry Mitchell

February 29, 2008

We worked through some tough times at the railroad. An unforgettable character....

Bob Spaniol

February 29, 2008

To The family of Wally Boyko.
The IC Retirees of Decatur IL sent there sympathy on the loss of this loved one. He is remembered by many.
May he rest in peace.
Bob Spaniol (Telegrapher/Clerk)
Sec Tres IC Retirees.

Dave Lowe (Southern Pacific)

February 28, 2008

Great memories of Wally at numerous Car Accounting functions. I'll keep him in my prayers.

Clive Willard

February 28, 2008

I have many good memories of working with Wally from Mobile in the 80's through CN in 2000. My deepest sympathy and regards to his family friends and associates.

BEN SARBIESKI ICRR

February 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Thomas Sowden

February 28, 2008

You will be missed Wally!

James Lobue

February 28, 2008

A real character and straight shooter. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Norm Schwarz

February 28, 2008

I enjoyed working with Wally for many years at the Illinois Central Railroad. You and your family have my deepest sympathies.

Pat Scott

February 28, 2008

Goodbye Wally.

Jim Hansen

February 28, 2008

God Bless and God Speed, from an old ICRR friend.

Gary Roebuck

February 28, 2008

So Sorry and God Bless

Tom Utroska

February 28, 2008

With my deepest sympathy.

Carey Moak

February 28, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mike Parham

February 28, 2008

Really good guy!

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