28th Generation

217. Willeene Carrie VANDERVORT (+) (~) was born on 18 January 1918 in La Grange Township, Monroe County, WI.^60,205 She is believed to have been born in her parents' second farm, once owned by Lucius S. Griggs, at the intersections of highways 12 and 21, north of Tomah.

Her middle name was the same as the given name of her maternal grandmother, Carrie Permelia Griswold. She was known to the younger generations as "Aunt Bill." She appeared in the census in 1920 in La Grange Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁰⁹ She appeared in the census in 1930 in La Grange Township, Monroe County, WI.¹¹⁰ Willeene appeared in the census in 1940 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁸⁰ She appeared in the census in 1950 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Township, Milwaukee County, WI.²⁵⁷ Her occupation was "Waitress, Lunch Counter at Department Store." She died on 14 June 1990 at the age of 72 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Township, Milwaukee County, WI.⁶⁰ 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." Willeene was buried on 16 June 1990 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.⁵⁸ in the Oak Grove Cemetery (in Section 2A, Block 2, Lot 131).

Willeene Carrie VANDERVORT (+) (~) and Erwin Keith "Erv" VROMAN (^) were married on 5 October 1938 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^{60,72,186,301} (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 VROMAN and Estella Belle LAMB, was born on 18 October 1915 in Grant Township, Monroe County, WI.^60,191,205 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Grant Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁰⁹ He appeared in the census in 1930 in Grant Township, Monroe County, WI.¹¹⁰ Erv appeared in the census in 1940 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁸⁰ His household was at 213 Milwaukee Street and his occupation was "Truck Driver, Freight." His total wages in 1939 were $780.

. He appeared in the census in 1950 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Township, Milwaukee County, WI.²⁵⁷ His household was at 2632 North Pierce, Apt. 9, and his occupation was "Hammer Helper, Crane Factory." He died on 5 January 1964 at the age of 48 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Township, Milwaukee County, WI.^60,191 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." Erv was buried on 10 January 1964 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^60,298 in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Willeene Carrie VANDERVORT (+) (~) and Erwin Keith "Erv" VROMAN (^) had the following children:

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Annette Marie VROMAN (~) (^).

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Keith William VROMAN (~) (^) was born on 4 November 1947 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Township, Milwaukee County, WI.⁶⁰ He died on 4 November 1947 at the age of 0 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Township, Milwaukee County, WI.⁶⁰

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 November 1947 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^60,298 in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

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William Keith VROMAN (~) (^) was born on 16 September 1949 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Township, Milwaukee County, WI.⁶⁰ He died on 17 September 1949 at the age of 0 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Township, Milwaukee County, WI.⁶⁰

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.^53,298 in the Oak Grove Cemetery (in the same grave site as his brother, Keith William).

Willeene Carrie VANDERVORT (+) (~) and Charles R. "Charlie" EGELAND were married on 10 August 1981 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Township, Milwaukee County, WI.⁶⁰ Charles R. "Charlie" EGELAND was born on 30 January 1916.^86,303 He died on 15 November 2005 at the age of 89 in Littleton, Jefferson County, CO.³⁰³