Name: Albert Edward Boston
Age: 80
Address: Staunton, IL
Died: Saturday, July 29, 2017, 8:20 am Place: Alhambra Care Center, Alhambra, Illinois
Born: August 14, 1936 Place: Mt. Olive, Illinois
Father: the late: George Boston
Mother: the late: Christine Sophia Wicklein


Schooling: attended Holy Trinity Grade School and the Holy Trinity Church, Mt. Olive, Illinois
Military: A member of the United States Army
Occupation: Crane Operator for Olin Corporation, East Alton, Illinois for 42 years.

Interests: Mt. Olive Wildcat football // Avid Cardinal fan // Loved Elvis, movies and dining out.
Survivors: 1 Son, Albert James Boston, Sr. (fiance Beth Lotz) of Staunton, IL // 1 Sister, Carol (Gary) Lilley of Staunton, IL // 1 Grandson, Albert James (Sarah) Boston Jr. currently serving in the United States Army in San Antonio, Texas.
Preceded in Death: Parents, George & Christine Sophia Wicklein Boston // 3 Brothers, Harold, Gerald & Rich Boston // 1 Sister, Joan Hamann

Private Graveside Service and Burial: 10:00 A.M. August 2, 2017, Holy Trinity Cemetery, Mt. Olive, Illinois
Military Rites: The flag will be folded by Ron Hubert and Lavern Rosenthal and presented to his Son, Albert by Ron Hubert, Ray Slapak served as Honor Guard. Ernie Thomack sang "God Bless America" and played "Taps" at graveside.
Clergy: Father Thomas Hagstrom
Memorials: Holy Trinity Cemetery c/o Becker & Son Funeral Home 221 South Poplar Street, Mt. Olive, Illinois 62069
condolences: wwwbeckerandson.com
Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.