Edwina Ann "Edie" Bone, 86, of Belvidere, IL, passed away in her home on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. Edie was born on September 27, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Sydney and Edna (Kilsby) Berryman.

Edie married the love of her life, Ed Bone on August 10, 1957, in Palos Park, IL. She graduated from Rock Valley College and Northern Illinois University with bachelor's degree in teaching. She loved teaching and taught for over 20 years in the Rockford School District ending her career at Swan Hillman Elementary School.

After retirement, Ed & Edie traveled to all 50 states and several countries. They loved to go antiquing to furnish their home. Edie also loved to garden, golf, and made the most beautiful handmade cards. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was involved with many clubs, including the Belvidere Women's Club, the Boone County Extension, the YMCA Y-knots, the Retired Teacher's Assoc, and Friends of Ida Public Library. Edie loved to decorate her beloved Victorian home for all holidays, but Halloween and Christmas were her favorites. She loved to entertain and show off her beautiful home.

Edie is survived by her husband of almost 67 years, Ed; her children, Larry of Belvidere, Jerry (Denise) of Poplar Grove and Brenda (Jerry) McMillan of Beloit, WI; 7 grandchildren, Chapin Bone, Spencer (Kristin) Bone, Trevor (Toni) Bone, Allison (Curt) Miller, Adam (Megan) Bone, Eric (Dawna) McMillan and Ashley McMillan; 9 great grandchildren; with another one due in September; brother, Stanley (Carol) Berryman; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; infant son, David Sydney Bone; brothers, William & Kenneth Berryman; and sister, Gail Wright.

We would like to thank Serenity Hospice Care for the loving care they provided during her last months.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service immediately following, at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL . Rev. Jim Bell will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given in her name to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Shriner's Hospital for Children.