Edward McWilliams

Edward McWilliams, 80, of Bradley passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at Amita St Mary’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones Flora, Kathy, and Richard. He was born December 20, 1941 in Chicago, the son of Monell and Hattie McWilliams. In 1972, he met the love of his life, Flora L. Bosman and they have been together ever since.Edward served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966. He worked at Bayer until his retirement in 2007. Edward enjoyed throwing bean bags in the driveway enticing friends and neighbor to play. He is survived by Flora L. Bosman, his significant other; daughters, Lori (Ronald) Shreffler and Tina Kramer; Flora’s children, Kathleen (Timothy) Rowe, Laurie Bosman, Megan (Tim) Schoeneck and David Bosman; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; special granddaughter, Jamie Bosman, who was raised by Edward and Flora. Edward is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lisa Tackett; sisters, Barbara McWilliams and Pauline McWilliams; brothers, Don McWilliams, Lenard McWilliams and Robert McWilliams. Services are private.