Darrell Gene “Beano” Boyer

Darrell Gene “Beano” Boyer, 87, of Carthage, IL, passed away on Thursday, December
11, 2025, surrounded by his family at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Beano was born on February 14, 1938, at home in Ferris, IL. He was the son of Vernon
and Luella (Metternich) Boyer. Beano graduated from Carthage High School in 1956.
He was a good athlete and excelled in basketball, baseball, and football. On November
27, 1958, he was united in marriage to Judith Dickinson at the United Methodist Church
in Carthage. Beano spent all his career working for Sheller Globe and subsequent
companies, starting in September of 1956 until he retired in May of 2000.
Beano’s favorite thing to do in life was play golf. He enjoyed being outdoors and
spending time with friends on the golf course. Beano loved sports. He was a die-hard
St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and University of Illinois fan. He would tune in to
any games he could. He liked to go bowling and was an avid gardener. Beano took a lot
of pride in his Christmas village that he would put together every year around the
Christmas season. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Beano is survived by his wife, Judy Boyer of Ferris, IL; his two daughters, Sydney Todd
of Monmouth, IL, and Teri (David) Boyer-Goldstein of Vernon Hills, IL; his grandchildren,
Dustin Todd, Brandon (Allison) Goldstein, and Alexandra (Quentin) Givens; his great
grandchildren, Chelsey Todd, Amelia Todd, Alaina Spence, Lillian Goldstein, Raylan
Givens, and Kolby Givens; his brothers, Earl (Dena) Boyer of Rock Island, IL, and Alfred
(Andrea) Boyer of California.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Richard and Kenneth Boyer; his
sisters-in-law, Wanda and Betty Boyer; and his grandsons, Casey and Ryan Todd.
A celebration of life will be held from 4 – 7pm on December 23, 2025, at The Eagles
Club in Carthage, IL. Memorials may be made out to the American Macular
Degeneration Foundation (AMDF) or The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Printy
Funeral Home is handling arrangements.