Bonny Jean Edlen

March 16, 1949 - July 21, 2020

Bonny J. Edlen, 71, of Bluffs passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at her residence. She was born Mar. 16, 1949, in Naples, the daughter of Robert W. and Marjorie I. Albers Bangert. She married Raymond W. Carter and he preceded her in death. She married Max L. Edlen, Oct. 16, 1989, in Bluffs. Surviving is husband, Max of Bluffs; daughter, Becky Carter Naccarato of Winchester; step-son, John (Penny) Edlen of Bluffs, step daughter-in-law, Diane Edlen of Columbia, MO; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Tony (Sandy) Bangert of Bluffs and sister-in-law, Martha Bangert of Baldwin, MO. She was preceded in death by stepson, Steve Edlen and brothers, Gary and Daryl Bangert. Bonny was a heavy equipment operator for several years with Operating Engineers Local 965. She also worked for many years at ADM in Naples. She was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bluffs. Bonny enjoyed gospel and country music, attending Bible studies at various churches and in her younger years, horse back riding. Family was her greatest joy. A private family service will be held Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bluffs. A public visitation will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in South Jacksonville from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with family meeting with friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Meredosia-Bluffs Rescue Squad.