The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Edward Joseph Voogd^1,2

M, #48851, b. 13 October 1912, d. 2 October 2007

Parents

Father	Joseph Evert Voogd
Mother	Emma Keur

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Family: Alice Marguerite Leffring (b. about 1917, d. DECEASED)

Son	James Edward Voogd+
Daughter	Judy Ann Voogd
Daughter	Cathy Sue Voogd

BASIC FACTS

Edward Joseph Voogd was born on 13 October 1912 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.¹ He and Alice Marguerite Leffring were married on 28 February 1941 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.¹ He and Alice Marguerite Leffring were divorced in March 1959 in Berrien Co., Michigan.¹ He died on 2 October 2007, at age 94, in Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.¹ He was buried in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.³

Edward Joseph Voogd had reference number 49165. He was enumerated on the census in Muskegon County, Michigan (1920, 1930); Kent County, Michigan (1940.)⁴ He was a Salesman - beauty supplies (1940); Employed in sales and design at the former Martin Brothers Contractors, Benton Harbor, Michigan (many years.)^2,5 World War II, U.S. Army, enlisted 29 Mar 1944, wounded 8 Oct 1944 in German near the Belgium border, discharged 18 Jan 1946.¹ In 1982, Edward married Hertha M. Koehn.

OBITUARY - South Bend Tribune from October 4 & 5, 2007

NILES - Edward J. Voogd, 94, of Lewis Drive, Niles, Michigan, died following a brief illness at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2007, in his home. Mr. Voogd was born on October 13, 1912, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Joseph and Emma (Kerr) Voogd. He had lived in Niles since 1950, coming from Muskegon. He was employed for many years in sales and design at the former Martin Brothers Contractors, Benton Harbor, Michigan. Edward was a member and former usher at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Niles. A veteran of World War II, he served in the United States Army, participating in campaigns in Berlin, the Battle of the Bulge and Omaha Beach. On October 8, 1944, he was wounded in Germany near the Belgium border but did not receive the Purple Heart. Through the efforts of his family, he received this honor 55 years later at a family ceremony on Christmas Eve. He loved golf and was an avid player. He enjoyed fly fishing, and learned how to tie flies. A love of music lead him to play the violin and also to become a vocalist on the Christian radio station. One time Ed and another Niles resident sang on the Amos and Andy radio program. An affectionate man by nature, Ed loved to "kiss in the kitchen." In December 1940, in Muskegon, he married the former Mary Alyce Leffering, who preceded him in death. Edward later married on September 11, 1982, in Niles, the former Hertha (Koehn) Sigwold, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Judy (Ron) Phillips of Niles and Cathy (Win) Lindner of South Bend; a son, James (Anchalee) Voogd of Oak Leaf, Texas; two stepdaughters, Susie (Bob) Hamrick of South Bend and Sonja Stanton of Mishawaka; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Cornelia Wendt of Yalaha, Florida, and Francine Brown of Norton Shores, Michigan. A funeral service for Edward J. Voogd will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2007, in Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Niles, with Rev. Carl W. Bassett officiating. Committal services will follow at the graveside in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, and will conclude with full military honors by American Legion Post #26, Niles. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Halbritter Funeral Home. Contributions in memory of Edward J. Voogd may be made to Saint Paul's Lutheran Church. DIVORCE ANNOUNCEMENT - News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan)

OBTAINS DIVORCE
Edward Voogd of Niles township obtained a divorce in Berrien circuit court yesterday from Margaret Voogd, for cruelty. They were married Feb. 28, 1941, and have three children who were awarded to the plaintiff.

Citations

[S5983] Genealogy prepared by g_rosema (Ancestry.com)
[S2185] 1940 Census, Michigan, Kent County
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S9958] Obituary - Edward Joseph Voogd

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Joseph Evert Voogd¹

M, #48852

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Family: Emma Keur

Son	Edward Joseph Voogd+ (b. 13 October 1912, d. 2 October 2007)

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Evert Voogd had reference number 49166.

Citations

[S5983] Genealogy prepared by g_rosema (Ancestry.com)

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Emma Keur¹

F, #48853

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Family: Joseph Evert Voogd

Son	Edward Joseph Voogd+ (b. 13 October 1912, d. 2 October 2007)

BASIC FACTS

Emma Keur had reference number 49167.

Citations

[S5983] Genealogy prepared by g_rosema (Ancestry.com)

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Judy Ann Voogd^1,2

F, #48854

Parents

Father	Edward Joseph Voogd (b. 13 October 1912, d. 2 October 2007)
Mother	Alice Marguerite Leffring (b. about 1917, d. DECEASED)

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Citations

[S9958] Obituary - Edward Joseph Voogd
[S5983] Genealogy prepared by g_rosema (Ancestry.com)

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Ronald Ron Phillips¹

M, #48855

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Citations

[S9958] Obituary - Edward Joseph Voogd

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Cathy Sue Voogd^1,2

F, #48856

Parents

Father	Edward Joseph Voogd (b. 13 October 1912, d. 2 October 2007)
Mother	Alice Marguerite Leffring (b. about 1917, d. DECEASED)

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Citations

[S9958] Obituary - Edward Joseph Voogd
[S5983] Genealogy prepared by g_rosema (Ancestry.com)

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Winifred Wa "Win" Lindner^1,2

M, #48857

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Citations

[S9958] Obituary - Edward Joseph Voogd
[S5983] Genealogy prepared by g_rosema (Ancestry.com)

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James Edward Voogd^1,2

M, #48858

Parents

Father	Edward Joseph Voogd (b. 13 October 1912, d. 2 October 2007)
Mother	Alice Marguerite Leffring (b. about 1917, d. DECEASED)

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Family: Anchalee Sararaks

Daughter

Anchalee Laor Voogd

BASIC FACTS

James Edward Voogd and Anchalee Sararaks were married on 14 September 1974 in Travis Co., Texas.³

Citations

[S9958] Obituary - Edward Joseph Voogd
[S5983] Genealogy prepared by g_rosema (Ancestry.com)
[S9014] Marriage Records - Texas, Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2011 (Ancestry.com)

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Anchalee Sararaks^1,2

F, #48859

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Family: James Edward Voogd

Daughter

Anchalee Laor Voogd

BASIC FACTS

Anchalee Sararaks and James Edward Voogd were married on 14 September 1974 in Travis Co., Texas.³

Citations

[S9958] Obituary - Edward Joseph Voogd
[S5983] Genealogy prepared by g_rosema (Ancestry.com)
[S9014] Marriage Records - Texas, Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2011 (Ancestry.com)

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Anchalee Laor Voogd¹

F, #48860

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Father	James Edward Voogd
Mother	Anchalee Sararaks

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[S5983] Genealogy prepared by g_rosema (Ancestry.com)

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Clarice Hartley¹

F, #48861, b. 23 March 1915, d. 1 June 2007

Parents

Father	Will Hartley
Mother	Maude Matthews

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BASIC FACTS

Clarice Hartley was born on 23 March 1915 in Fort Valley, Peach County, Georgia.^2,3 She died on 1 June 2007, at age 92.^1,2 She was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw Co., South Carolina.³

Clarice Hartley had reference number 49175. Her Social Security Number was Issued: Georgia, last residence: Camden, Kershaw Co., South Carolina.² She was an Employed with the Dupont Company; first motel owner in operator in Camden and co-owner of the Colony Inn.³ OBITUARY - The Island Packet, June 3, 2007

Clarice Hartley Leffring, of Camden, died Friday, June 1, 2007.
Born in Ft. Valley, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Will and Maude Matthews Hartley. Mrs. Leffring was formerly employed with the DuPont Company. She was also the first motel owner/operator in Camden and currently co-owner of the Colony Inn. Mrs. Leffring was a former member of the food service board for ATEC and a member of Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Sarah Ciples/Myrl Rast Circle.
Surviving are her husband, William M. Leffring; brother, Louis Hartley of Perry, Ga; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Leffring was predeceased by two brothers and seven sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church, with burial in Quaker Cemetery.
The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church, 1206 Lyttleton St., Camden, SC 29020.
Sign the online register book at www.kornegayfuneral.com.