Fourteenth Generation

848. Willeene Carrie "Aunt Bill" VANDERVORT (~) was born on 18 Jan 1918 in LaGrange Township, Monroe County, WI.^192,391 She is believed to have been born in her parents' second farm, once owned by Lucius S. Griggs, at the intersections of US 12 and Highway 21. Her middle name was the same as the given name of her maternal grandmother, Carrie Permelia Griswold. She appeared in the census in 1920 in LaGrange Township, Monroe County, WI.³⁰² She appeared in the census in 1930 in LaGrange Township, Monroe County, WI.³¹⁵ She died on 14 Jun 1990 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI.¹⁹²

Obituary Notes: " Willeene C. Vandervort, Vroman, Egeland, died Thursday, June 14, 1990 at the age of 72. She was born on January 18, 1918 in Tomah to Rollie and Mattie (Griggs) Vandervort.

She was a sparky lady who enjoyed life and having a good time. This she did with her family, golfing, bowling, and traveling.

She is survived by her husband, Charles; a daughter, Annette (Thomas) Pehowski; a brother Fred (Thelma) Vandervort; a sister, Freda Clay; four grandchildren, Carrie (Alan) Kanngieser, Scott (Christine) Pehowski, Cheryl (Dennis) Legler, and Colleen (Andrew) Wesolowski; seven great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, her parents, and her first husband." She was buried on 16 Jun 1990 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.⁴⁷² in the Oak Grove Cemetery (in Section 2A, Block 2, Lot 131).

Willeene Carrie "Aunt Bill" VANDERVORT (~) and Erwin Keith "Erv" VROMAN (^) were married on 5 Oct 1938 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^{27,192,291,341} (They were third cousins. Their common ancestor was James Robert Vandervoort, their great-great-grandfather. Erwin was a descendant of James Robert and his second wife, Rebecca McIntyre, through their son, Jacob. Willeene was a descendant of James Robert and his third wife, Mary Baker, through their son, Isaac.)

Newspaper article: "Miss Willeene Vandervort and Erwin Vroman were married October 5. The marriage was performed by the Rev. Bernard Herrick of the Methodist church at the parsonage. A reception was held at the home of the bride and a bounteous dinner was served at noon to thirty-two guests of friends and relatives.

Those present were the immediate families of the two parties, and the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Vandervort of Herbster, WI., Mr. Art Gull of Milwaukee, Miss Jane Heinze of West Salem, Misses Dorace and Jeanette Marachowsky of Mauston, Miss Lucille Koopman of Portage, and Miss Mildred Koopman of New Lisbon. The latter five girls acted as table waitresses, and Mrs. Elizabeth Kern of Tomah and Mrs. Walter Silvernagle of Mauston superintended the work in the kitchen.

In the evening, a shower and dance was given in honor of the newlyweds, who received many beautiful and useful gifts. We wish to extend our heart-felt congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life together." Erwin Keith "Erv" VROMAN (^) (son of William Henry "Will" VROMAN (^) and Estella Belle LAMB (^)) was born on 18 Oct 1915 in Grant Township, Monroe County, WI.^192,391,432 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Grant Township, Monroe County, WI.³⁰² He appeared in the census in 1930 in Grant Township, Monroe County, WI.³¹⁵ He died on 5 Jan 1964 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI.^192,432

Obituary Notes: "Mr. Erwin Vroman was born October 18, 1915. He passed away Jan. 5 (1964) at his home in Milwaukee.

On October 5, 1938, he was married to Willeene Vandervort. One daughter, Annette, was born of this union.

Preceding him in his death were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Vroman, and two infant sons. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Annette (Mrs. Thomas Pehowski); three grandchildren; four sisters, Mabel, Eva, Louise, and Vera; and two brothers, Frank and Chester.

Funeral services were held Friday at 1:30 P.M. at White's Funeral Home. Rev. Thomas Jarrell officiated. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery." He was buried on 10 Jan 1964 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^192,576 in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Willeene Carrie "Aunt Bill" VANDERVORT (~) and Erwin Keith "Erv" VROMAN (^) had the following children:

+1111	i.	Annette Marie VROMAN.
1112	ii.	Keith William VROMAN was born on 4 Nov 1947 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI.192 He died on 4 Nov 1947 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI.192 Obituary Notes: "Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Vroman of 1036 Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, 9, Wis., on November 4, a son, Keith William, who died at birth (of a collapsed lung during a premature birth) at a Milwaukee hospital. The baby was brought to Tomah on November 5 for burial at the Oak Grove cemetery, with Rev. Kilde officiating at the burial. The baby is survived by his father and mother and sister, Annette, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Vandervort of Tomah, and Mr. Will Vroman of Kirby, besides a host of relatives. Those attending the burial were Mr. Ervin Vroman and Art Borchardt of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vandervort, Mrs. Roland Clay, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Gorbet, and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Purdy." He was buried on 5 Nov 1947 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.192,576 in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
1113	iii.	William Keith VROMAN was born on 16 Sep 1949 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI.192 He died on 17 Sep 1949 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI.192 Obituary Notes: "The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Vroman of 2632 N. Pierce Street, Milwaukee, was born on September 16 and passed away on September 17 at the hospital. He leaves to mourn his parents, one sister, Annette, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Vandervort. Preceding him in death were an infant brother on November 4, 1947, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Vroman. The body was brought to Tomah for burial. Rev. Holtrop gave a prayer at the Fred Vandervort home and at the grave. Those attending were: Mr. E. Vroman, Mr. LaVerne Griggs of Milwaukee; Mr. Rollie Vandervort, Mr. Floyd Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Clay, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vandervort, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Gorbet, Mrs. Milo Purdy, Mrs. Pat Hart, Mrs. Chet Vroman, Mrs. Martin Birkholtz and Mrs. Bernhardt of Tomah." He was buried in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.110,576 in the Oak Grove Cemetery (in the same grave site as his brother, Keith William).

Willeene Carrie "Aunt Bill" VANDERVORT (~) and Charlie EGELAND were married on 10 Aug 1981 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI.¹⁹² Charlie EGELAND was born on 30 Jan 1916.²²⁶