Anna Elizabeth Hannel
1870 - 1955 (84 years)1. Anna Elizabeth Hannel was born on 3 Sep 1870 in Spencer, Harrison County, Indiana, USA; died on 20 Aug 1955 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA. Anna married James L. Brengman on 6 Aug 1891 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA. James was born on 5 Oct 1870 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA; died on 10 Jul 1905 in Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. John Henry Brengman was born on 3 Jul 1892 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA; died on 8 Jun 1896 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA.
- 3. Harvey Joseph Brengman was born on 17 Jul 1893 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA; died on 11 Feb 1917 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA.
- 4. Charles Toler Brengman was born on 2 Jun 1896 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA; died on 26 Oct 1962 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA.
- 5. Addie Lena Brengman was born on 15 Feb 1906 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA; died on 11 Aug 1988 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA.
Generation: 2
2. John Henry Brengman (1.Anna1) was born on 3 Jul 1892 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA; died on 8 Jun 1896 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA. 3. Harvey Joseph Brengman (1.Anna1) was born on 17 Jul 1893 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA; died on 11 Feb 1917 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA. 4. Charles Toler Brengman (1.Anna1) was born on 2 Jun 1896 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA; died on 26 Oct 1962 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA. Charles married Theresa E. Weidert on 12 Sep 1917 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA. Theresa was born on 16 Feb 1899 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died in 0Jun 1979 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. James Carl Brengman was born on 30 Sep 1918 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died on 10 Apr 1945.
- 7. Irene Anna Brengman was born on 15 Jan 1921 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died on 7 Feb 1921 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA.
- 8. Mildred Susan Brengman was born on 13 Mar 1922 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died on 17 Sep 2008 in Illinois, USA.
- 9. Donald Edward Brengman was born on 12 Jul 1926 in Kaneville, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died on 31 Jul 2011 in Winfield, DuPage County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 4 Aug 2011 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois, USA.
- 10. Clarence Michael Brengman
- 11. Judith Theresa Brengman
5. Addie Lena Brengman (1.Anna1) was born on 15 Feb 1906 in Harrison County, Indiana, USA; died on 11 Aug 1988 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA. Family/Spouse: Carl Robert Lind. Carl was born on 19 Feb 1900 in Sverige; died in 0Jan 1978 in Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 3
6. James Carl Brengman (4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) was born on 30 Sep 1918 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died on 10 Apr 1945. James married Dorothy J. Christenson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. James Carl Brengman Stenson was born on 16 Oct 1942 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died on 18 May 2005 in Florida, USA.
7. Irene Anna Brengman (4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) was born on 15 Jan 1921 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died on 7 Feb 1921 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA. 8. Mildred Susan Brengman (4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) was born on 13 Mar 1922 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died on 17 Sep 2008 in Illinois, USA. Mildred married Henry William Yager on 20 Jun 1942 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA. Henry was born on 20 Jan 1921 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died on 1 Oct 1988 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Thomas Charles Yager was born on 2 Nov 1945 in Oklahoma, USA; died on 10 Oct 2001 in Wisconsin, USA.
- 14. Robert Paul Yager
- 15. Susan Kay Yager
9. Donald Edward Brengman (4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) was born on 12 Jul 1926 in Kaneville, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died on 31 Jul 2011 in Winfield, DuPage County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 4 Aug 2011 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois, USA. Notes:
Don Brengman, seen in this 1944 photo, died Sunday at 85. The WWII vet served in the Army infantry and received two Bronze Stars.
By Jennifer Rice
Managing Editor
Throughout his life, Don Brengman was a family man, loved his country and always gave help, whether you asked for it or not.
For the past few years, as his wife Rose battled cancer, he was by her side. After 60 years of marriage, by Rose?s side was the only place he wanted to be. As their six children comforted and supported their mom through her disease, the children gave little thought that their dad might die before their mom. But that?s what happened.
While at home July 29 with Rose, Don suffered a stroke. He died a few days later, on July 31, at Central DuPage Hospital. He was 85.
Ed Brengman, Don and Rose?s second oldest child, said after having some time to process his father?s death, it makes sense he would go first.
?He had a type A personality,? said Ed. ?He didn?t trust anybody to do things right. We realized he had to go first, so he could get things perfect and just right for our mom.?
Two weeks ago, Don celebrated his 85 birthday with a party at Aurora?s Waidley VFW Post 468, where he was the past commander for six years, from 2003-09. Don planned that party as well. ?Like I said, dad just never trusted anybody to do things as well as he could,? Ed said with a laugh.
Don was all about ?God and country,? and unapologetically American, Ed said.
In October 1944, when Don was 17, he joined the Army. Within months, he was headed to Germany. An older brother, James, had already enlisted in the Army and was currently fighting.
Ed recalled a story his father had re-told, when by chance, both Don?s squadron and his brother James? squadron passed each other in a town in Germany. Don didn?t have an opportunity to seek out his brother.
?The way dad told the story, James was a runner ? delivering messages. While running, James heard somebody coming and ducked into a barn to hide,? recalled Ed.
With James hiding inside, the barn was hit with a mortar shell, killing James. ?My dad always regretted not going and searching for his brother. He could hardly talk about it,? Ed said.
Such stories are common with the men who fought in WWII. Brengman received two Bronze Stars. ?In those days, joining the service was an honor,? said Bobby Pemberton, Don?s brother-in-law. ?But Don got to go on Honor Flight, and that helped.? he said.
In 2009, Don flew to Washington D.C. aboard Honor Flight Chicago, a non-profit organization that flies WW II veterans, free of charge, to visit their memorial.
Don loved his trip. His children feel, in some ways, it was a way for their father to be paid back for all the good he did for others. ?Don would show anybody how to do their own work,? Pemberton said. ?You wanted to know how to do something, take it to Don Brengman.?
Mechanically inclined, Don started Don?s Lawn Mower Repair after his retirement from Austin Western. He loved working with engines and motors. That passion led to fixing bicycles, lawnmowers and cars.
Don?s knowledge of engines came in extremely handy when he was accompanying his newborn grandson to the hospital. The ambulance broke down. Instead of waiting for help, Don opened the hood, made the necessary repairs, and the ambulance was quickly back on the road.
Don and Rose?s oldest child, Deborah, said her father taught her children everything he could. ?My dad also loved to work with wood,? she explained. ?He made my son a frame with an inspirational saying and when he left for his first year of college, that was hanging on his wall.?
And that?s what family is all about.
Jennifer Rice?s e-mail address is Jen@foxvalleylabornews.com.Donald married Rose Mary McCartney on 3 Mar 1951 in Iowa, USA. Rose was born on 23 Jun 1933 in Illinois, USA; died on 11 Aug 2011 in Winfield, DuPage County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 16 Aug 2011 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
10. Clarence Michael Brengman (4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) Clarence married Eilene Cleveland [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
11. Judith Theresa Brengman (4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) Judith married Charles Hayward Buckingham [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Judith married Jerry Dake Kennedy [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 4
12. James Carl Brengman Stenson (6.James3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) was born on 16 Oct 1942 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died on 18 May 2005 in Florida, USA. James married Linda Colleen Wright on 25 Jul 1964 in Oregon, USA, and was divorced. Linda was born on 2 Jun 1944 in Oregon, USA; died on 6 Nov 2001 in Savage, Scott County, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
13. Thomas Charles Yager (8.Mildred3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) was born on 2 Nov 1945 in Oklahoma, USA; died on 10 Oct 2001 in Wisconsin, USA. Thomas married Linda Bauer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Ruth Mae Yager
- 29. Antonio Jerome Yager
- 30. Michele Lynn Yager
Thomas married Sherry Lee Sarter [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. Robert Paul Yager (8.Mildred3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) Robert married Janis Foster Hughes [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Susan Kay Yager (8.Mildred3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) Susan married William Fauth [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Susan married Jeffrey Jay Johnson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
16. Deborah Anne Brengman (9.Donald3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) 17. Edward Lee Brengman (9.Donald3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) 18. Brenda Kay Brengman (9.Donald3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) 19. James Charles Brengman (9.Donald3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) 20. Dawn Marie Brengman (9.Donald3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) 21. Michelle Lynn Brengman (9.Donald3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) 22. Steven Michael Brengman (10.Clarence3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) 23. Mark Allen Brengman (10.Clarence3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) 24. Elizabeth Marie Buckingham (11.Judith3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1) 25. Christopher Dale Kennedy (11.Judith3, 4.Charles2, 1.Anna1)