Joy Ann Helenbolt Vogt was born on August 15, 1933, in Martin, SD and passed away on January 1, 2017, in Kingman, AZ at the age of 83 years.

Joy was born to William and Charlotte (Hayne) Hanneman of Batesland, SD.  Her mother passed away shortly after her birth and she was adopted by Harry and Hazel (Thibault) Helenbolt.

Joy grew up with her parents and brother Neil on a farm west of Naper, NE and graduated from Naper High School in 1950.  She attended Nebraska State Teachers College at Wayne and taught at country school districts in Boyd County.  Joy embraced the Gospel in 1961 and it was her life from there on.

On March 13, 1953, Joy was united in marriage to Julius Claus Vogt and to this union 7 children were born.  They lived on a farm west of Naper where they farmed, ranched, and raised their family.  Joy worked alongside her family in the field, working livestock, and "doctoring" anyone or thing that needed it.  Joy was a tremendous cook and Sunday family dinners were especially important to her and her family.

In 1992, Joy and Julius retired and moved to Naper.  Julius passed away in 1999 leaving a hole in Joy's heart and life.  In 2011, with the onset of dementia, Joy moved to California and later Arizona to be near her daughter Leanne and her family.

Joy is survived by her daughter and five sons and their families:  Leanne and Louis Bill Donason of Kingman, AZ; Eldon and Machele Vogt of North Platte, NE; Vernon and Deb Vogt of Naper, NE; Gordon and Sharon Vogt of Winside, NE; Bryon and Sharon Vogt of Naper, NE; and Lyndon and Kara Vogt of Grand Island, NE.  She is also survived by grandchildren Damon, Brandon, Juston, Camille, Ashly, Auston, Jessica, Ross, Wyatt, Trista, Tyla, Jason, Tamarie, Lyndon, Danna, Remington, Breanna, Heidi, Ryon, Holly, Logon, Dillon and 40 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her brother Neil Helenbolt and wife Carol of Stuart; brothers/sisters-in-law Darlene and Marlo Sieh of Creston, IA; Sharon and Francis Robinson of Sioux Falls, SD; Shirley and Paul Neumiller of Bonesteel, SD; Don and Gloria Vogt of Burke, SD; Dolores Vogt of Butte, NE; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Julius, infant daughter Jolene, and her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017, at 11:00 am in the Auditorium at Naper, NE.  Burial will be in the Knoll Crest Cemetery, Naper.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Clausen Funeral Home in Burke, SD.