With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bettye C. Leonhart of Aledo, Illinois, born in Mauckport, Indiana, who passed away on May 2, 2022 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bettye C. Leonhart to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, William Biddle, and Irma Biddle, Sr. (Bodenstadt); her former life partner Fred Leonhart; her son Rickey Leonhart; and her brothers, William Biddle Jr. and Howard Biddle.

She is survived by : her children, Gary Leonhart, Patty Schrock of New Boston, Carol and Ronnie Erickson of Austin, Texas; her spouse Maxine; and her sisters-in-law, Lorraine Biddle of Joy and Lucille Biddle of Little York. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; siblings.

Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Animal Shelter or the Viola American Legion Auxiliary.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Speer Funeral Home