She was born on October 5, 1937, in Hazel Crest, IL, the daughter of Ervin and Adeline (Peters) Boese.
Betty worked with her husband, doing the books, at Joe Tully’s Auto Repair, and was a deputy treasurer at the Lee County Treasurer’s Office for 25 years prior to retirement. In retirement, Betty worked part-time at the Loveland Community Building in Dixon. She had also served as a Dixon Township Commissioner.
Betty was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She volunteered with Loaves and Fishes, Meals on Wheels, and was a safety technician at SODA Auto Racing events. Betty enjoyed snow skiing and was a member of a ski club that allowed her to travel to Europe to ski.
Betty married Joseph Tully on January 5, 1957, in Dixon. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1989. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Byrle “Catherine” Spendal, and one brother, Bradley Curtis Boese.
Betty is survived by her children: Peggy Squires of St. Charles, MO; David Tully of Browns Valley, CA; Susan (James) Pratt of Dixon; and Janet Tully of Milton, WI; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon, with Rev. John Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 5, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Loaves and Fishes at St. Patrick Church. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.
