Emma Mathilde Vonhoff

F, b. 24 December 1910, d. 6 November 1994

Eric William Vonhoff

M, b. 12 November 1928, d. 9 February 1978
  • Eric William Vonhoff was born on 12 November 1928 in Toowoomba.
  • He was the son of August Herman Wilhelm Vonhoff and Olga Wilhelmine Hoppe.
  • Eric William Vonhoff died on 9 February 1978 in Queensland at age 49.
  • Eric was buried on 10 February 1978 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery.

Ernest Norman Vonhoff

M, b. 9 May 1928, d. 23 June 2001
  • Ernest Norman Vonhoff was born on 9 May 1928 in Toowoomba.
  • He was the son of William Robert August Vonhoff and Dorothea Louise Tewes.
  • Ernest Norman Vonhoff was baptized in Douglas Lutheran Church.
  • He commenced school at Groomsville State School.
  • Along with his brother Percy, Ernie played violin and guitar music for local dances. They appeared on Australia's Amateur Hour on 4GR.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Groomsville. He was a farmer.
  • At the age of 26 years, Ernest Norman Vonhoff married Lyla June Bruggemann, daughter of Wilhelm Frederick Bruggemann and Emma Wilhelmine Henriette Briese, in 1955.
  • Ernest Norman Vonhoff and Lyla June Bruggemann appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1958 and 1972 living at Underhill Farm, Groomsville. He was a farm labourer.
  • Ernest Norman Vonhoff and Lyla June Bruggemann appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at Groomsville.
  • Ernest Norman Vonhoff and Lyla June Bruggemann appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1980 living at Groomsville. He was a farm labourer.
  • Percy and his brother Ernie were self taught musicians who often played at local dances. Percy played the violin, guitar and accordian. They performed on Australia's Amatuer Hour - a radio programme of the time. They also appeared on Australian Story. After Ernie's death Percy performed with his cousin Claud Vonhoff.
  • Ernest Norman Vonhoff died on 23 June 2001 at age 73.
  • Ernest was buried on 26 June 2001 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. Lawn Section LAWS1-00O-0019.

Ernst/Ernest Vonhoff

M, b. 25 August 1900, d. 26 September 1965
  • Ernst/Ernest Vonhoff was born on 25 August 1900 in Queensland. His mother died during the birth.
  • He was the son of Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff and Johanna Wilhelmine Hartwig.
  • At the age of 23 years, 1 month and 1 day, Ernst/Ernest Vonhoff married Emma Louisa Klein, daughter of Johann George Klein and Marie Louise Deuble, on 26 September 1923 in Lutheran Church, Douglas, Queensland.
  • Ernst/Ernest Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Douglas. He was a farmer.
  • He and Emma Louisa Klein appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1954 living at Douglas. Ernest was a farmer.
  • Ernst/Ernest Vonhoff died on 26 September 1965 in Queensland at age 65.
  • Ernst/Ernest was buried on 27 September 1965 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery. PLAW1-002-0005.

Eunice Grace Vonhoff

F, b. 1934, d. 19 January 1952
  • Eunice Grace Vonhoff was born in 1934.
  • She was the daughter of Reinhardt Anton Vonhoff and Pauline Louisa Timm.
  • Eunice Grace Vonhoff died on 19 January 1952 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Eunice was buried on 23 January 1952 in Goombungee Cemetery.

George Martin Vonhoff

M, b. 1 April 1922, d. 28 June 2008
  • George Martin Vonhoff was born on 1 April 1922 in Goombungee.
  • He was the son of August Herman Wilhelm Vonhoff and Olga Wilhelmine Hoppe.
  • George Martin Vonhoff enlisted in the Austrlain Army on 27 February 1945 in Rocky Creek. His service number was QX63515 (Q128424). He was living at Yarraman at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as Margaret Vonhoff. He was discharged on 2 Mar 1946 with the rank of Private in the 4th Ambulance Training AAMC.
  • George Martin Vonhoff married Isobell Margaret Hiesler circa 1950.
  • George Martin Vonhoff died on 28 June 2008 in Salem Lutheran Nursing Home, Toowoomba, at age 86.
  • George was buried on 3 July 2008 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery.

Gladys Mary Vonhoff

F, b. 20 July 1924, d. 29 October 2012
  • Gladys Mary Vonhoff was born on 20 July 1924.
  • At the age of 20 years and 20 days, Gladys Mary Vonhoff married Raymond Wolski, son of Gottfried (Fred) Wolski and Elisea Morgenstern, on 9 August 1944 in Queensland.
  • Gladys Mary Vonhoff died on 29 October 2012 at age 88.
  • Gladys was buried on 2 November 2012 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. LAWS1-00U-0005.

Gordon Colin Vonhoff

M, b. 20 December 1922, d. 18 March 1990

Hanora Emilie Vonhoff

F, b. 14 January 1891, d. 19 April 1980
  • Hanora Emilie Vonhoff was also known as Hannah.
  • She was born on 14 January 1891 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff and Johanna Wilhelmine Hartwig.
  • On 25 August 1900,Hanora Emilie Vonhoff's mother, Johanna Wilhelmine Hartwig died in Queensland at age 31. She died the day her son Ernst was born.
  • Hanora Emilie Vonhoff and Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1943 living at Douglas. Reinhardt was a farmer. His daughter Hannah carried out home duties.
  • On 23 June 1948,Hanora Emilie Vonhoff's father, Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff died in Queensland at age 77.
  • Hanora Emilie Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Groomsville.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Goombungee.
  • Hanora Emilie Vonhoff died on 19 April 1980 at age 89.
  • Hanora was buried on 20 April 1980 in Goombungee Cemetery.

Heinrich Charles Vonhoff

M, b. 5 September 1912, d. 6 October 1978
  • Heinrich Charles Vonhoff was born on 5 September 1912 in Highfields, Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Robert August Vonhoff and Dorothea Louise Tewes.
  • Heinrich Charles Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Groomsville. He was a farmer.
  • At the age of 27 years, 3 months and 6 days, Heinrich Charles Vonhoff married Eva Elsie Shaw on 11 December 1939 in Mt Isa.
  • Heinrich Charles Vonhoff died on 6 October 1978 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 66.
  • Heinrich was buried on 9 October 1978 in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba.

Hellmuth Albert Siegfried Vonhoff

M, b. 15 September 1919, d. 10 August 1977
  • Hellmuth Albert Siegfried Vonhoff was born on 15 September 1919 in Zempleberg, Germany.
  • He was the son of Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff and Alvina Stenzel.
  • Hellmuth Albert Siegfried Vonhoff immigrated in 1923 with Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff and Alvina Stenzel. Robert, Alvina and their son Hellmuth finally returned to Queensland after his mother had tried for years to convince the authorities to allow Robert. He had been conscripted into the German army during his stay and was treated badly by his fellow soldiers because of his Australian birth.
  • Hellmuth Albert Siegfried Vonhoff enlisted in the Australian Army on 31 May 1941 in Crow's Nest. His service number was Q103365 and he gave his next of kin as R. Vonhoff. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted. He was discharged on 22 Nov 1944 with the rank of Private in the 25th Battalion.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  • Hellmuth Albert Siegfried Vonhoff died on 10 August 1977 in Queensland at age 57.
  • Hellmuth was buried on 12 August 1977 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery. LUTH4-003-0047.

Henry Carl William Vonhoff

M, b. 20 October 1910, d. 1969

Herbert John Vonhoff

M, b. 30 September 1916, d. 27 March 2003
  • Herbert John Vonhoff was born on 30 September 1916.
  • He was the son of William Robert August Vonhoff and Dorothea Louise Tewes.
  • Herbert John Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1949 and 1958 living at Groomsville. He was a farmer.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1968 and 1977 living at Park Road, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  • He and William Samuel Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1980 living at Oxford Street, Crow's Nest. Herb was a labourer.
  • Herbert John Vonhoff died on 27 March 2003 at age 86.
  • Herbert was buried on 31 March 2003 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. His funeral service was held at St Lukes Lutheran Church. Lawn Cemetery.

Herman Albert Frederick Vonhoff

M, b. 30 September 1922, d. July 1988
  • Herman Albert Frederick Vonhoff was born on 30 September 1922 in Goombungee.
  • He was the son of August Wilhelm Vonhoff and Anna Emilie Tewes.
  • Herman Albert Frederick Vonhoff enlisted in the Australian Army on 7 September 1942 in Goombungee. His service number was Q270897. He was living at Goombungee at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his father August. He was discharged on 3 Feb 1945 with the rank of Private in the 21 AIT Battalion.
  • Herman Albert Frederick Vonhoff died in July 1988 at age 65.
  • Herman was buried on 27 July 1988 in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba.

Herman Norman Vonhoff

M, b. 3 February 1930, d. 12 November 1930
  • Herman Norman Vonhoff was born on 3 February 1930.
  • He was the son of Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff and Alvina Stenzel.
  • Herman Norman Vonhoff died on 12 November 1930 in Queensland.
  • Herman was buried in November 1930 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff

M, b. 26 November 1903, d. 10 July 1999
  • Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff was born on 26 November 1903 in Welke Road, Groomsville, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn.
  • In February 1908 Wilhelm Vonhoff senior, who had become homesick, took the entire family back to Germany. He sold the farm -Welke Road, Groomsville (Sub-division 3 of Portion 3619 with an area of 54 acres 1 rood 24 perches) on 5 Mar 1909 to Walter Astbury. Wilhelm jnr returned from Germany to Groomsvillle in 1909 to marry his sweetheart, followed by August in 1910. Wilhelm jnr bought their old farm back from Walter Astbury on 25 Jan 1912. After Wilhelm senior died in Germany in 1912, Mathilde decided to return to Australia with the rest of the family in Jan 1914. Robert remained until after the war.
  • Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Groomsville. He was a farmer.
  • At the age of 23 years, 4 months and 14 days, Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff married Enid Lau, daughter of Peter Jacob Lau and Ann Mary Perina, on 9 April 1927 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • Herman became a policeman. In 1929 he was transferred from Babinda to Herberton. He then went on to serve in Toowoomba, Cloncurry, Brisbane.
  • Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff and Enid Lau appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  • Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff died on 10 July 1999 in Murgon at age 95.
  • Hermann was buried on 15 July 1999 in Murgon Cemetery.

Children of Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff and Enid Lau

Hilda Eda Vonhoff

F, b. 1893, d. 8 October 1962

Child of Hilda Eda Vonhoff and Adolf Schulz

Isobel Ida Vonhoff

F, b. 13 October 1923, d. 14 February 2007
  • Isobel Ida Vonhoff was born on 13 October 1923.
  • She was the daughter of William Robert August Vonhoff and Dorothea Louise Tewes.
  • Isobel Ida Vonhoff died on 14 February 2007 at age 83.
  • Isobel was buried on 16 February 2007 in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba. Plot 309-B-3;Memorial ID 180502128.

Ivan Albert Vonhoff OAM

M, b. 25 December 1931, d. 28 June 2017
  • Ivan Albert Vonhoff OAM was born on 25 December 1931.
  • He was the son of Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff and Odilie Emily Abel.
  • Between 1988 and 1991 Ivan served as Crow's Nest Shire Chairman.
  • On 26 January 2008 Ivan received an OAM for service to the Lutheran Church of Australia, to the dairy industry through a range of executive roles, and to the community.
  • Ivan Albert Vonhoff OAM died on 28 June 2017 at age 85.
  • On 30 June 2017 Ivan Albert Vonhoff OAM's obituary appeared in Well-Known Dairyman Dies
    June 30, 2017-southburnett.com.au

    The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation has paid tribute to former dairy farmer and industry representative Ivan Vonhoff who died on Wednesday, aged 85.

    Mr Vonhoff received an Order of Australia Medal in 2008 for his service to the Lutheran Church of Australia, to the dairy industry through a range of executive roles, and to the community.

    The QDO said Mr Vonhoff was a very active participant in the dairy industry and advocacy organisations.

    He was a QDO State and District Councillor for many years and was also chairman and director of the Darling Downs Unity Milk Co-operative.

    He was chairman of the Queensland Butter Board from 1987-97, a member of the Crows Nest Rural Fire Board, and heavily involved in the Lutheran Church.

    He was a member of the Church Council (Qld District) from 1961-2004 and chairman of St Luke’s Lutheran Church in Crows Nest for about 50 years.

    Mr Vonhoff was also Shire Chairman (Mayor) of Crows Nest Shire from 1988-93.

    His funeral will be held at 10:30am on Friday, July 7, at St Luke’s, Crows Nest.
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  • Ivan was buried on 7 July 2017 in St Lukes Lutheran Church, Crows Nest. The service was followed by a Private burial.

Johann Heinrich (Anton) Vonhoff

M, b. circa 1830

Children of Johann Heinrich (Anton) Vonhoff and Henrietta Fredrika (Auguste) Zillman

John Kenneth Vonhoff

M, b. 7 February 1937, d. April 1957
  • John Kenneth Vonhoff was born on 7 February 1937 in Toowoomba.
  • He was the son of Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff and Enid Lau.
  • John Kenneth Vonhoff died in April 1957 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 20.
  • John was buried on 5 April 1957 in Murgon Cemetery.

Karl Vonhoff

M, b. circa 1850

Children of Karl Vonhoff and Christine/Ernestina Ulrich

Leslie Walter Vonhoff

M, b. 1923, d. 23 April 1949

Lillian Maud Vonhoff

F, b. 28 August 1920, d. 6 February 2006
  • Lillian Maud Vonhoff was born on 28 August 1920 in Goombungee.
  • She was the daughter of Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff and Odilie Emily Abel.
  • At the age of 19 years, 7 months and 23 days, Lillian Maud Vonhoff married Sydney Wieck, son of Johann Wieck and Anna (Sophia) Kann, on 20 April 1940 in Queensland.
  • On 8 December 1997,her husband, Sydney Wieck died.
  • Lillian Maud Vonhoff died on 6 February 2006 in Salem Nursing Home, Toowoomba, at age 85.
  • Lillian was buried on 9 February 2009 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RCLAW7-003-0057.

Llyod Edward Vonhoff

M, b. 4 July 1911, d. July 2000
  • Llyod Edward Vonhoff was born on 4 July 1911 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Anna Emilie Tewes.
  • Llyod Edward Vonhoff enlisted in the Australian Army on 16 May 1941 in Oakey. He was living at Oakey at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as Edith Vonhoff. His service number was Q104762. He was discharged on 10 Nov 1944 with the rank of Corporal in the 61st Battalion.
  • Llyod Edward Vonhoff died in July 2000.

Lorna Doreen Vonhoff

F, b. 10 December 1917, d. 28 December 1917
  • Lorna Doreen Vonhoff was born on 10 December 1917.
  • She was the daughter of Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff and Agnes Emma Schultz.
  • Lorna was buried on 28 December 1917 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • Lorna Doreen Vonhoff died on 28 December 1917 in Queensland.

Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff

M, b. 3 July 1892, d. 7 September 1969
  • Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff was born on 3 July 1892 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff and Johanna Wilhelmine Hartwig.
  • Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1925 living at Groomsville. He was a farmer. Agnes name did not appear on the roll but she was on the roll for Highfields.
  • At the age of 20 years, 8 months and 5 days, Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff married Agnes Emma Schultz, daughter of Johann Schultz and Agnes Alwyne Tegge, on 8 March 1913 in Queensland.
  • Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff and Agnes Emma Schultz appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1954 living at Groomsville.
  • Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff died on 7 September 1969 at age 77.
  • Lugwig was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Children of Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff and Agnes Emma Schultz

Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff

F, b. 4 December 1905, d. 18 August 1970
  • Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff was born on 4 December 1905 in Welke Road, Groomsville, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn.
  • In February 1908 Wilhelm Vonhoff senior, who had become homesick, took the entire family back to Germany. He sold the farm -Welke Road, Groomsville (Sub-division 3 of Portion 3619 with an area of 54 acres 1 rood 24 perches) on 5 Mar 1909 to Walter Astbury. Wilhelm jnr returned from Germany to Groomsvillle in 1909 to marry his sweetheart, followed by August in 1910. Wilhelm jnr bought their old farm back from Walter Astbury on 25 Jan 1912. After Wilhelm senior died in Germany in 1912, Mathilde decided to return to Australia with the rest of the family in Jan 1914. Robert remained until after the war.
  • Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1934 living at Groomsville. They both carried out home duties.
  • Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1937 and 1949 living at Groomsville. She carried out home duties. Her mother had moved to Crow's Nest.
  • On 12 February 1944,Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff's mother, Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn died in Queensland at age 79.
  • Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1954 and 1968 living at Gleeson Street, Crow's Nest.
  • Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff died on 18 August 1970 in Queensland at age 64.
  • Martha was buried on 20 August 1970 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Noel Herman Vonhoff

M, b. 2 November 1933, d. 19 December 2005
  • Noel Herman Vonhoff was born on 2 November 1933 in Toowoomba. He married Mary Jane Williams.
  • He was the son of Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff and Enid Lau.
  • Noel Herman Vonhoff died on 19 December 2005 at age 72.
  • Noel was buried on 22 December 2005 in Murgon Cemetery.

Olga Annie Vonhoff

F, b. 1924, d. 8 March 1971