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Mary Alice Leffring1

F, #142981, b. 24 October 1916, d. 13 April 2002

Parents

FatherAndries Alzos Leffring (b. 11 March 1886, d. 29 January 1961)
MotherAnna Elizabeth Aney (b. 8 November 1890, d. 30 March 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: Edward J. Voogd (b. 13 August 1912, d. 2 October 2007)

SonJames Edward Voogd+
DaughterJudith Ann Voogd
DaughterCathy Sue Voogd

Biography

Mary Alice Leffring was born on 24 October 1916 in Michigan.1 She married Edward J. Voogd, son of Joseph Evert Voogd and Emma C. Keur, on 28 February 1941 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. Mary Alice Leffring died on 13 April 2002 in Cass Co. (probably), MI, per SSDI, last residence Dowagiac.

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Citations

  1. [S706] Pasadena Twp., Arcadia, Dist. 1197, sheet 4B, Dwelling 111, Family 112, 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.

Grace Kethryn Leffring1

F, #142982, b. 6 December 1919, d. 23 January 1993

Parents

FatherAndries Alzos Leffring (b. 11 March 1886, d. 29 January 1961)
MotherAnna Elizabeth Aney (b. 8 November 1890, d. 30 March 1937)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Grace Kethryn Leffring was born on 6 December 1919 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.1 She married Buist before February 1964. She died on 23 January 1993 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.

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Citations

  1. [S706] Pasadena Twp., Arcadia, Dist. 1197, sheet 4B, Dwelling 111, Family 112, 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.

Edward Calvin Leffring1

M, #142983, b. 3 March 1924, d. 17 May 1990

Parents

FatherAndries Alzos Leffring (b. 11 March 1886, d. 29 January 1961)
MotherAnna Elizabeth Aney (b. 8 November 1890, d. 30 March 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: Joyce Marie Bordeaux (b. 26 February 1928, d. 22 May 2018)

SonDouglas E. Leffring+

Biography

Edward Calvin Leffring was born on 3 March 1924 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.1 He married Joyce Marie Bordeaux, daughter of Ward DeLong Bordeaux and Eleanor Weidner, on 24 January 1953 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. Edward Calvin Leffring died on 17 May 1990 in Otsego, Allegan Co., MI.

He was buried in May 1990 in Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, Allegan Co., MI, Findagrave #61110112.
Edward Calvin Leffring began military service on 27 February 1943 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted, released 1 NOV 1945, reenlisted 12 AUG 1947, released 10 JUL 1950.

Note:

Newspaper article -- The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah; Sunday, 18 MAR 1945, p.36 (Newspapers.com):

LaVeve Nelson

Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss LaVeve Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Nelson, 374 Williams ave., to Mfc. Edward C. Leffring of Muskegon, Mich.

Pfc. Leffring has been in the service for 25 months and at present is fighting overseas in Italy.

Wedding plans are indefinite, depending upon orders from Uncle Sam.

NOTE: This wedding apparently never happened -- Rosalie Laveve Nelson (1925 - 1967) married Gordon H. Bost on 5 JUN 1946 at Salt Lake County, Utah. DLB 2020.

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Citations

  1. [S706] Pasadena Twp., Arcadia, Dist. 1197, sheet 4B, Dwelling 111, Family 112, 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.

William Myron Leffring1

M, #142984, b. 7 November 1926, d. 31 October 2011

Parents

FatherAndries Alzos Leffring (b. 11 March 1886, d. 29 January 1961)
MotherAnna Elizabeth Aney (b. 8 November 1890, d. 30 March 1937)
Pedigree Link

Biography

William Myron Leffring was born on 7 November 1926 in Califorinia.1 He died on 31 October 2011.

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Citations

  1. [S706] Pasadena Twp., Arcadia, Dist. 1197, sheet 4B, Dwelling 111, Family 112, 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.

Frances Medendorp

F, #142985, b. 15 November 1919, d. 29 October 2008

Parents

FatherAlbert J. Medendorp (b. 1 December 1890, d. 22 June 1980)
MotherSena Keur (b. 3 February 1898, d. 4 November 1984)
Pedigree Link

Family: Frank Asa Leffring (b. 8 September 1914, d. 7 November 1968)

DaughterLynn Leffring

Biography

Frances Medendorp was born on 15 November 1919 in Muskegon Co., MI.1 She married Frank Asa Leffring, son of Andries Alzos Leffring and Anna Elizabeth Aney, on 16 May 1941 in Muskegon Co., MI, after Frank's death, Frances remarried to a Haken and lived at Grand Haven, Michigan. Frances Medendorp died on 29 October 2008 in Ottawa Co. (probably), MI, per SSDI, last residence Grand Haven.

She was buried in November 2008 in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #146883431.
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Citations

  1. [S2523] Muskegon Precinct 4, Dist. 127, sheet 13B, Dwelling 285, Family 304, 1920 Federal Census, Muskegon County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 788.

Albert J. Medendorp1

M, #142986, b. 1 December 1890, d. 22 June 1980
Pedigree Link

Family: Sena Keur (b. 3 February 1898, d. 4 November 1984)

DaughterFrances Medendorp+ (b. 15 November 1919, d. 29 October 2008)

Biography

Albert J. Medendorp was born on 1 December 1890 in Michigan WW I draft registration.1 He married Sena Keur on 20 September 1917 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Ceremony by Harry Bultema, Minister of the Gospel.1 He died on 22 June 1980 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.

He was buried in June 1980 in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #146883525.
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Citations

  1. [S2523] Muskegon Precinct 4, Dist. 127, sheet 13B, Dwelling 285, Family 304, 1920 Federal Census, Muskegon County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 788.

Sena Keur1

F, #142987, b. 3 February 1898, d. 4 November 1984
Pedigree Link

Family: Albert J. Medendorp (b. 1 December 1890, d. 22 June 1980)

DaughterFrances Medendorp+ (b. 15 November 1919, d. 29 October 2008)

Biography

Sena Keur was born on 3 February 1898 in Michigan.1 She married Albert J. Medendorp on 20 September 1917 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Ceremony by Harry Bultema, Minister of the Gospel.1 She died on 4 November 1984 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.

She was buried in November 1984 in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #146883504.
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Citations

  1. [S2523] Muskegon Precinct 4, Dist. 127, sheet 13B, Dwelling 285, Family 304, 1920 Federal Census, Muskegon County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 788.

Edward J. Voogd

M, #142988, b. 13 August 1912, d. 2 October 2007

Parents

FatherJoseph Evert Voogd (b. 10 January 1890, d. 6 April 1966)
MotherEmma C. Keur (b. February 1891, d. 1 February 1964)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Alice Leffring (b. 24 October 1916, d. 13 April 2002)

SonJames Edward Voogd+
DaughterJudith Ann Voogd
DaughterCathy Sue Voogd

Biography

Edward J. Voogd was born on 13 August 1912 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, WW II draft registration. He married Mary Alice Leffring, daughter of Andries Alzos Leffring and Anna Elizabeth Aney, on 28 February 1941 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. Edward J. Voogd died on 2 October 2007 in Niles, Berrien Co., MI,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Edward J. Voogd

Oct. 13, 1912 - Oct. 2, 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.

Published in the South Bend Tribune from 10/4/2007 - 10/5/2007.



He was buried in October 2007 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., MI, Findagrave #21969283.
Edward J. Voogd began military service on 29 March 1944 WW II service, U.S. Army, PFC, released 18 JAN 1946, Purple Heart.
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Joseph Evert Voogd1

M, #142989, b. 10 January 1890, d. 6 April 1966
Pedigree Link

Family: Emma C. Keur (b. February 1891, d. 1 February 1964)

SonEdward J. Voogd+ (b. 13 August 1912, d. 2 October 2007)

Biography

Joseph Evert Voogd was born on 10 January 1890 in Michigan WW II draft registration.1 He married Emma C. Keur on 1 August 1911 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. He died on 6 April 1966.

He was buried in April 1966 in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #146881931.
Joseph Evert Voogd lived on 12 January 1920 in 18 Allen Street, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.1
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Citations

  1. [S2523] Muskegon Precinct 7, Dist. 130, sheet 10A, Dwelling 189, Family 246, 1920 Federal Census, Muskegon County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 788.

Emma C. Keur1

F, #142990, b. February 1891, d. 1 February 1964
Pedigree Link

Family: Joseph Evert Voogd (b. 10 January 1890, d. 6 April 1966)

SonEdward J. Voogd+ (b. 13 August 1912, d. 2 October 2007)

Biography

Emma C. Keur was born in February 1891 in Michigan.1 She married Joseph Evert Voogd on 1 August 1911 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. She died on 1 February 1964.

She was buried in February 1964 in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #146881910.
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Citations

  1. [S2523] Muskegon Precinct 7, Dist. 130, sheet 10A, Dwelling 189, Family 246, 1920 Federal Census, Muskegon County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 788.

Joyce Marie Bordeaux

F, #143000, b. 26 February 1928, d. 22 May 2018

Parents

FatherWard DeLong Bordeaux (b. 26 March 1902, d. 19 July 1988)
MotherEleanor Weidner (b. 18 October 1902, d. 12 March 1999)
Pedigree Link

Family: Edward Calvin Leffring (b. 3 March 1924, d. 17 May 1990)

SonDouglas E. Leffring+

Biography

Joyce Marie Bordeaux was born on 26 February 1928 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. She married Edward Calvin Leffring, son of Andries Alzos Leffring and Anna Elizabeth Aney, on 24 January 1953 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. Joyce Marie Bordeaux died on 22 May 2018 in Otsego, Allegan Co., MI,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mrs. Joyce M. (Bordeaux) Leffring passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego. She was born February 26, 1928 in Muskegon, the daughter of Ward and Eleanore (Weidner) Bordeaux. Joyce was a 1946 Muskegon High School graduate and had attended the Muskegon School of Business. In 1949 she opened and operated the J & L Variety Store. In 1953 she sold the store, and in 1961 with her husband and son, moved to the Otsego Area. Joyce was a member of the First Baptist Church in Otsego and was active with the choir, taught Sunday school, was a church hostess and part of the True Blue Class. She was also active with many senior groups and Friends of the Library. In her spare time she enjoyed music, golfing and following the Detroit Tigers. On January 24, 1953 in Muskegon she married Edward Leffring who passed away in 1990.

Surviving are her son, Doug (Diana) Leffring of Otsego; grandchildren, Matthew Leffring and his fianc, Amber Harkness of Kalamazoo and Lisa (Larry) Peloquin of Otsego; great-grandchildren, Derek (Alexandria) Peloquin, Mackenzie Peloquin and Gage Peloquin; great-great-grandchildren, Carter and Kya Peloquin and niece, Lynn Parnell. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Bill Bordeaux; nieces, Debra Snyder and Patricia Sweet.

Friends may visit with Joyce's family from 6-8 P.M., Thursday, March 24, 2018 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 25, 2018 with Pastor Paul Laborde officiating. Contributions in memory of Joyce may be made to the First Baptist Church of Otsego. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.

Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on May 24, 2018.



She was buried in May 2018 in Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, Allegan Co., MI, Findagrave #191221397.
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Ward DeLong Bordeaux

M, #143001, b. 26 March 1902, d. 19 July 1988
Pedigree Link

Family: Eleanor Weidner (b. 18 October 1902, d. 12 March 1999)

DaughterJoyce Marie Bordeaux+ (b. 26 February 1928, d. 22 May 2018)

Biography

Ward DeLong Bordeaux was born on 26 March 1902 in Michigan. He married Eleanor Weidner on 18 August 1922 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. He died on 19 July 1988 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.

He was buried in July 1988 in Restlawn Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #159021972.
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Eleanor Weidner

F, #143002, b. 18 October 1902, d. 12 March 1999
Pedigree Link

Family: Ward DeLong Bordeaux (b. 26 March 1902, d. 19 July 1988)

DaughterJoyce Marie Bordeaux+ (b. 26 February 1928, d. 22 May 2018)

Biography

Eleanor Weidner was born on 18 October 1902 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. She married Ward DeLong Bordeaux on 18 August 1922 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. She died on 12 March 1999 in North Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.

She was buried in March 1999 in Restlawn Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #191221023.
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Asie Ates Leffring

M, #143009, b. 19 November 1848, d. 27 September 1921
Pedigree Link

Family: Tjisje Andries Hartholt (b. 16 July 1850, d. 3 November 1924)

SonAndries Alzos Leffring+ (b. 11 March 1886, d. 29 January 1961)

Biography

Asie Ates Leffring was born on 19 November 1848 in Ooststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands.1 He married Tjisje Andries Hartholt on 12 May 1877 in Ooststellingwerf, Netherlands. He died on 27 September 1921 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.

He was buried in 1921 in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #85762349.
Asie Ates Leffring immigrated in 1887.1 He lived on 1 June 1900 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.1
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Citations

  1. [S2524] Muskegon Ward 2, Dist. 0068, sheet 7B, Dwelling 132, Family 134, 1900 Federal Census, Muskegon County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 734; FHL #1240734.

Tjisje Andries Hartholt

F, #143010, b. 16 July 1850, d. 3 November 1924
Pedigree Link

Family: Asie Ates Leffring (b. 19 November 1848, d. 27 September 1921)

SonAndries Alzos Leffring+ (b. 11 March 1886, d. 29 January 1961)

Biography

Tjisje Andries Hartholt was born on 16 July 1850 in Ooststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands.1 She married Asie Ates Leffring on 12 May 1877 in Ooststellingwerf, Netherlands. She died on 3 November 1924 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.

She was buried in November 1924 in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #85762366.
Tjisje Andries Hartholt immigrated in 1887.1
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Citations

  1. [S2524] Muskegon Ward 2, Dist. 0068, sheet 7B, Dwelling 132, Family 134, 1900 Federal Census, Muskegon County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 734; FHL #1240734.