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     Madge Elaine Voorhies was born on 26 November 1929 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.¹ She was the daughter of Harry James Voorhies and Vera Agnes Dupuis. Madge Elaine Voorhies married Wesley Thomas Vert Sr., son of Clarence Ellery Vert and Julia Agnes Allen, on 6 June 1947 at Lake Co., Montana.^2,1 Madge Elaine Voorhies died on 9 August 2024 at Montana at age 94.¹

Madge Elaine Vert
Madge Elaine (Voorhies) Vert, 94
Madge Elaine (Voorhies) Vert passed away on August 9th, 2024. Madge was born on November 26,1929 to Harry and Vera (Dupuis) Voorhies in Polson, Montana. She met and married Wesley Thomas Vert Sr on June 6th, 1947. They were blessed with 4 children. Tami Avison (Ken), Polson, Wesley Thomas Vert Jr. (Sadie) Spokane, WA, Steve Vert, Polson, and Chris Vert Seattle, WA.She was a military wife for 21 years with her husband. After his retirement from the Air Force, they returned to Polson to make their home. She and Wes worked many different jobs. Madge worked at the B & B Variety for years. Also, with Bjork Oil in the office. As Well as the MVP Office.Madge and Wes owned and operated the Montgomery Ward Catalog Center. She and Wes traveled in their motorhome across the US and spent winters in the Southwest which they cherished.She was proceeded in death by her parents and two sisters Dawna (Voorhies) Harrod, Fances (Voorhies) Buck and son-in-law Ken Avison. She was also proceeded by her husband of 71 years and her son Wesley (Tom) Thomas Vert Jr.She is survived by her three children, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. There will be a funeral mass for Madge's life on August 20th, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson at 2:00pm with a reception to follow.
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Published by Lake County Leader on Aug. 22, 2024.¹

     Nancy Voorhies is the daughter of Donald Eugene Voorhies and Dawn Elizabeth Wood.

     Rex Clifford Voorhies was born on 18 May 1890 at Tecumseh, Johnson Co., Nebraska.¹ He was the son of Clifford Voorhies and Eleanor Amanda Christy. Rex Clifford Voorhies married Pearl S. Driehaus in 1913 at Tecumseh, Johnson Co., Nebraska. Rex Clifford Voorhies died on 6 July 1926 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at age 36.¹ He was buried at Johnson Cemetery, Johnson, Nemaha Co., Nebraska.¹

     Sgt Rex Clifford Voorhies was born in 1918 at Colorado. He was the son of Rex Clifford Voorhies and Pearl S. Driehaus. The cause of death was Dysentery on 23 July 1942.¹ Sgt Rex Clifford Voorhies died on 23 July 1942 at Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija Province, Central Luzon, Philippines.

Sgt. R. C. Voorhies' Report of Death
He died at 10:00 am, 23 July 1942, of dysentery in Cabanatuan Prison Camp #1.
Source: Cabanatuan Deaths - 16-25 July 1942; Philippine Archives Collection.¹


He was buried at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines.²

     Robert Heth Voorhies was born on 30 May 1926 at Riverside, Riverside Co., California.¹ He was the son of Chauncey Wallace Voorhies and Gertrude Lovina Heth. Robert Heth Voorhies died on 27 August 1926 at Riverside, Riverside Co., California.¹ He was buried at Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles Co., California.¹

     Ruby Ellen Voorhies was born on 18 June 1887 at Johnson, Nemaha Co., Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Clifford Voorhies and Eleanor Amanda Christy. Ruby Ellen Voorhies married Charles Roland Percy in 1906. Ruby Ellen Voorhies died on 10 November 1935 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 48.¹ She was buried at Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles Co., California.¹

     Thomas Edward Voorhies is the son of Chauncey Wallace Voorhies and Gertrude Lovina Heth. Thomas Edward Voorhies married Carolyn Louise Marsh on 2 December 1959 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.

     Willson Voorhies was born circa 1856 at Iowa. He was the son of George Washington Voorhies and Calista Jane Dingee.

     Albert John Vrzal was born on 1 March 1886 at Bohemia.¹ He was the son of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes. Albert John Vrzal married Theresa Elizabeth Chalupa in 1917. Albert John Vrzal died on 13 November 1962 at New Prague, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota, at age 76.^1,2 The Social Security Death Index, lists a Theresa Vrzal, born 06Oct1898, and died in Sep1970. With a SSN of 475-10-4216 that was issued in MN. Her usual place of residence was Montgomery, MN.
> > > Need to verify if this was the wife of Albert J. Vrzal. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.³

     Anna Vrzal was born circa 1891 at Minnesota CENSUS: 1905 MN, Goodhue Co., Montgomery, Amy listed as 14 years. She was the daughter of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes.

     Anna E. Vrzal was born on 19 March 1890 at Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes. Anna E. Vrzal married Frank J. Regeth in 1930. Anna E. Vrzal died on 9 September 1959 at Dickinson, Stark Co., North Dakota, at age 69.¹ She was buried at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Dickinson, Stark Co., North Dakota.¹

     Arnold John Vrzal was born on 26 October 1916 at Manning, Dunn Co., North Dakota.^2,3 He was the son of John Albert Vrzal and Mary A. Nestaval.

Arnie served in the US Army during World War II as a SSGT.³

Arnold John Vrzal died on 3 November 1983 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota, at age 67.^2,4,3 Obituary notice. His Social Security Number was 473-03-7291 issued in MN. He was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.³

     Barbara Beverly Vrzal is the daughter of Harry Stephen Vrzal and Irene P. Fehlandt. Barbara Beverly Vrzal married Dale Joseph Connolly on 23 November 1974 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹

     Bohomil Vrzal was born on 12 September 1891 at Minnesota.² He was the son of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes. Bohomil Vrzal was born circa 1892 at Minnesota CENSUS: 1895 MN, LeSueur Co., Montgomery twsp., listed as 3 yrs old. He died on 28 July 1914 at North Dakota at age 22.² He was buried at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, New Hradec, Dunn Co., North Dakota.²

     Bozena Mildred Vrzal was born on 2 March 1926 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert John Vrzal and Theresa Elizabeth Chalupa.¹ Bozena Mildred Vrzal married Joseph James Kline on 2 February 1943 at Rice Co., Minnesota.¹ Bozena Mildred Vrzal died on 13 May 2002 at Olmsted Co., Minnesota, at age 76; State File Number:
2002-MN-016753.^1,2 She was buried at Trebon Cemetery, Rice Co., Minnesota.²

     Edward A. Vrzal was born on 23 April 1904 at Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.² He was the son of John Albert Vrzal and Mary A. Nestaval. Edward A. Vrzal lived in 1929 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. He married Rose E. Cecka in 1939.

Edward served in the US Army during World War II as a PVT.

Edward A. Vrzal died on 25 February 1971 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 66.³ The cause of death was Cancer. He was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.⁴ His Social Security Number was 469-01-7955 issued in MN.

     Frank Vrzal was born in 1879 at Bohemia.¹ He was the son of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes. Frank Vrzal was born circa 1881 CENSUS: 1905 MN, LeSueur Co., Montgomery, listed as 24 years old. He married Katherine Vesely on 28 January 1913 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹ Frank Vrzal lived in August 1929 at Callaway, Becker Co., Minnesota. In 1934 Frank Vrzal was a farmer on a rented farm.¹ The cause of death was Lobar Pneumonia.¹ He died on 12 October 1934 at Community Hospital, Detroit Lakes, Becker Co., Minnesota.¹ He was buried on 15 October 1934 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.^1,2

     Harry Stephen Vrzal was born on 11 February 1910 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.² He was the son of John Albert Vrzal and Mary A. Nestaval. Harry Stephen Vrzal was baptized at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. He married Julia Marcella Jindra, daughter of Frank Jindra and Anna Matyas. Harry Stephen Vrzal married Irene P. Fehlandt, daughter of Charles Fehlandt and Ida Busacker, on 8 June 1943 at North Branch, Chisago Co., Minnesota. Harry Stephen Vrzal died on 20 October 1991 at St. Louis Park, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 81.³ Social Security Death Index (b- 11Feb1910 d- 20Oct1991). His Social Security Number was 469-07-9513 issued in MN. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.^4,5

     Helen Philamena Vrzal was born on 17 July 1929 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Albert John Vrzal and Theresa Elizabeth Chalupa.¹ Helen Philamena Vrzal married Thomas Leonard Keough on 30 October 1948 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.^1,2

Following obituary for Helen Keough:

Helen P. Keogh, age 89 of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Mala Strana Health Care in New Prague. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery from 9:00 ? 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to American Macular Degeneration Association.

Helen was born on July 17, 1929 in Montgomery to Albert and Theresa (Chalupa) Vrzal. She was a graduate of Montgomery High School. Helen was united in marriage to Leonard Keogh on October 30, 1948 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery. Helen worked as a seamstress at Munsingwear for almost 30 years. Helen was a member of the American Legion and VFW Auxiliary, Gardening Club, and Red Hat Society. She enjoyed needle work, crafts, gardening and bird watching.

Helen is survived by her children, Karen (Larry) Parsons of Montgomery, and Jeff (Kathy) Keogh of New Prague; grandchildren, Mike (Laurie) Parsons, Micki Spears, Sarah (Ken) Kenemore, Amy (Peter) Bulger, Amanda (Shane Weidall) Keogh, Katie (Travis Scheffler) Keogh, and Laura (Zach Wallace) Keogh; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Peyton Weidall, Thomas and William Bulger, Logan, A.J., and Katy Spears, Elizabeth Sletten, and Tyler and Kali Kenemor.

Helen is preceded in death by Husband, Leonard; son, Marvin; sisters, Mary, Rosalia, and Bozena; and parents.

Arrangements with the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery.⁴ Helen Philamena Vrzal died on 30 August 2018 at Mala Strana Health Care Center, New Prague, Scott Co., Minnesota, at age 89.^2,3 She was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.^2,3

     Jacob Vrzal was the son of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes. Jacob Vrzal lived in August 1929 at North Dakota.

     James Vrzal was the son of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes. James Vrzal lived in September 1929 at North Dakota.

     James Vrzal was born on 27 September 1906. He was the son of John Albert Vrzal and Mary A. Nestaval. James Vrzal was also known as Jimmie. SOURCE: Stella Squires. In 1920 Census, James listed as born in North Dakota. He died on 19 July 1921 at Le Sueur Co., Minnesota, at age 14; Cert# 331906.

     John Albert Vrzal was born on 16 May 1875 at Steponovic, Bohemia/Austria.¹ John Albert Vrzal was a Police, House Painting. He was the son of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes. John Albert Vrzal immigrated in 1898 to USA. He married Mary A. Nestaval, daughter of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon, on 8 September 1903 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.² John Albert Vrzal was naturalized in 1915. He died on 3 August 1929 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota, at age 54. The cause of death was cardiac asthma. SOURCE: Death records, LeSueur Co., MN.


Following from The Montgomery Messenger (MN newspaper) 09Aug1929.
The funeral was held for John Albert Vrzal who passed away August 3, 1929. He was the son of Mathias and Mary Kubes Vrzal. The deceased was born in Steponovic, Bohemia on May 16, 1875. He was married to Mary Nestaval. Mr. Vrzal was on the police force for 8 years and then he went back to painting. Mr. Vrzal was survived by his wife, daughter Stella and 3 sons, Edward of St. Paul, Harry and Arnold at home. Three sisters, Mrs. Kate Sabes of Mandan, North Dakota, Mrs. Mary Kopet of Veseli. Five brothers, Thomas, Jacob, James of North Dakota, Albert of Montgomery and Frank of Callaway, Minnesota. The following came from a distance: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vrzal, Miss Stella Vrzal, Mrs. John Nestaval, Mr. and Mrs. S. Nestaval, Ed Sklenar, Marie Sklenar of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. William McCarthy of Faribault, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kopet, Mr. and Mrs. James Kopet of New Prague and Mrs. Frank Bartusek of Veseli.

He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹

     Joshua Vrzal is the son of Phyllis Stella Vrzal.

     Kate Vrzal was born circa 1886 at Minnesota CENSUS: 1895 MN, LeSueur Co., listed as 9 years old. She was the daughter of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes. Kate Vrzal married male Sabes. Kate Vrzal lived in August 1929 at Mandan, Morton Co., North Dakota.

     Martin Michael Vrzal is the son of Stephen Arnold Vrzal and Christine M. Wondra.

     Mary Vrzal was also known as Marie. She was born in November 1876 at Bohemia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Mathias Vrzal and Mary Kubes. Mary Vrzal was born circa 1877 at Bohemia CENSUS: 1895 MN, LeSueur Co., Montgomery, listed as 18 years old. She married Wencelaus Kopet, son of Albert Kopet and Marie Stanek, on 28 January 1896 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹ Mary Vrzal lived in August 1929 at Veseli, Rice Co., Minnesota. She died on 1 December 1938 at Wheatland Twsp., Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 62.² She was buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Veseli, Rice Co., Minnesota.²

     Mary Jean Vrzal is the daughter of Harry Stephen Vrzal and Irene P. Fehlandt. Mary Jean Vrzal married Darrel Francis Kotek on 16 October 1965 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.²

     Mary Philimena Vrzal was also known as Marie. She was born on 29 November 1917 at Manning, Dunn Co., North Dakota.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert John Vrzal and Theresa Elizabeth Chalupa. Mary Philimena Vrzal was born circa November 1918 at North Dakota.³ Marie listed age in 1920 Census was 1 year 3 months. She married Albert Bernard David.¹ Mary Vrzal had no children - according to email from Karen Parsons in Apr 2009.¹ Mary Philimena Vrzal died on 26 July 2003 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 85.^1,2 She was buried at Trebon Cemetery, Rice Co., Minnesota.²

     Mathias Vrzal was born in 1847 at Budejovice, Bohemia.¹ He married Mary Kubes. Mathias Vrzal immigrated in 1882 to USA. He was naturalized in 1890. Mathias Vrzal was a Farmer. He died in 1921 at North Dakota.^2,1 He was buried at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, New Hradec, Dunn Co., North Dakota.¹ >>> Need to verify wife's maiden name: KUBES or MACH.