Leonard, M.

Family/Spouse: Doerfler, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Doerfler, A.
2. Doerfler, B.

P. married Bangert, K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BANG.E001
• _FGRAVE: 229786790
• Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois
• Census: 16 May 1940, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois, page 08a

Notes:

Everett Maurice Bangert, age 81, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home.

He was born December 31, 1939, in Ingraham, Illinois, the son of John O. and Ruby I. (Cochran) Bangert. He was united in marriage to Kaaren J. Osborn on May 30, 1958, and together they have shared 63 wedding anniversaries.

Maurice was born and raised in the oil patch around Ingraham. His life work revolved around the oil industry and farming. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed a good card game. He was quite happy to see his daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren take up and enjoy deer and turkey hunting on the family farm. Maurice did not think he would like golf but when he was finally convinced to give it a try, he and Kaaren had many years of adventures on the golf course.

Maurice battled Pulmonary Fibrosis and often commented on the excellent medical care he received noting that he was 8 years into a disease with a 5-year life expectancy.

He is survived by his wife: Kaaren Bangert; daughter: Kathy (Philip) Leonard; grandchildren: Megan (James) Doerfler and Aaron (Jennifer) Leonard; great-grandchildren: Addyson Doerfler, Bryleigh Doerfler, and Everett Leonard; siblings: Ron (Naomi) Bangert and Jona (Mike) Uptmor; brother-in-law: Larry Osborn; and numerous nieces, nephews, greats, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son: Stephen Bangert; brother: Patrick Bangert; and brother-in-law: Everett Osborn

Family services will be held at a later date with burial in Clay City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com

A special thanks to our phenomenal helpers Mary Anne Pittman, Sue Staley, Misty Lake, and our Clay County Hospice team.

Everett married Osborn, K.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BANG.J001
• _FGRAVE: 11484223
• Military Service: World War II, Technician Fifth Grade, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th 'Panther' Infantry Division, United States Army

Notes:

John O. Bangert, age 54, of Olney, Rt. 2, passed away unexpectedly last evening. Mr. Bangert was on a business trip to Carlyle with Judge Raymond Horn when he was stricken with an apparent heart seizure. He was taken to Breeze hospital and was being transferred to Richland Memorial Hospital when his death occurred near Salem.

A native of Clay County, Mr. Bangert was the son of Oliver Bangert and Elizabeth Montgomery Bangert. He was a Veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Bangert was the owner and operator of the Bangert Casing Pulling fCompany or the past 18 years in Clay City. He was an extremely active person in all phases of community life. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Elks Lodge and several Masonic bodies and the Ainad Shrine. His friendly and courteous manners gained him a wide acquaintance of friends and business associates.

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on June 14, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Completed basic training, qualified in the military occupational specialty of rifleman (745), and departed the Continental U.S. on November 23, 1944 as a replacement bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with the 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th 'Panther' Infantry Division in the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Battle Stars and WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 5th Grade on April 4, 1946 at the Separation Center, Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1901484

John married Cochran, Ruby Ilene on 7 Jun 1939. Ruby (daughter of Cochran, William Riley and Sparling, Frances Orpha) was born on 3 Sep 1917 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Oct 1988 in Newton, Jasper County, Illinois; was buried in Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: COCH.R002
• _FGRAVE: 11484259

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: OSBO.L001
• _FGRAVE: 11484336

Lewis married Broadway, Yvonne Jenella on 14 May 1937 in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Yvonne was born on 6 Mar 1917 in Oilton, Creek County, Oklahoma; died on 16 Jun 2003 in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BROA.Y001

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: C1 45 b3