Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-23

With bowed heads and tcar-dimmed eyes a
large company of neiRhbors and friends as
gembled AZ Coon Prairie Lutheran church,
Tuesday afternoon, to Join with the bereaved
family in laying TO sweet rest. and memory
dear, in Gods sacred acre, the mortal remains
of one who had continuously for approaching
half century. shared the pleasures. labors
and sorrows ef that people as the life compan-
ion of the pastor of that charge, the venerable
Reverend Haivessen And only God knows
the weight Of responsibility borne BY the pi0n-
Ger preachers helpful companion. in new
country and a strange land at that for they
are many and exacting. Bu; this finely equip
ped Noman, by education and training. n
helpful mother TO the big congregation, as she
was a beloved wife and helper TO her lion
hearted companion and the large and splendid
fsmily they reared.
The tears Of Heaven we're intermingled with
the tears of sorrowing kindred and neghbers
the last rites were enacted, prayers said.
songs sang and words spoken in laying 70
eternal rest in the churekyard within a stones
throw of the parsonage where she had per-
formed nObly and well her life's work.
The services were conducted by Rev. Eijak-
rude of Cashtcn. who gave the discourse. Rev.
Vik of Lacrosse spoke in loving tribute of the
deceased. recouuting her constant activity to
church matters and societies and benevolent
spirit for every worthy cause and person
Her great support to her husband and love for
her family.
The Aoral offerings from home and abroad
we're many and very beautiful. They typify
the cherished character that has gone.
number Of ministers from surrounding
charges paid their respects 10 Bishop Halv0r-
sen and ms stricken thmff WIN LneI pGestnce'
The tribute and record Of the life of Mrs.
Halvorsen was read by Rev. Eijakrud
Marie MaEdaline Halvorseu was born in
Christianis, Norway, December 81. 1885, of the
parents Nils Olson and Elinc kathrine. At
the age Of fifteen she was confirmed in Our
Savior's church Chrstania, by the Rt, Rev.
Peter Andgeas Jensen. and in this same church,
on July 25, 1871, she was also Joined in holy
wedlock to Cand. TheOl. Halyor Halyorsen.
the Rt. Rev. b. Essendrop officiating. A year
late her
charge of the Coon Prairie and neighboring
congregations, she emigrated with him and
her child and youngest sister, Regime, to
America. After a stormy voyage Of six weeks
they landed at New York, December ~. 1872,
and Sunday, the 22nd day Of December
her husband Was installed as pastor of the
Coon Prairie congregation by the Rev. |. y.
Erich Of Lacrosse.
Rev and Mrs. Balvorsen have had eight
est, Ingeborg kathrine Mrs. J. X. Gh0rl0g Of
Mad som was bora in StayanRer NorwaH.
and vas but six months Old when the voyage
70 -Assaeriea--Sas begun. TIE other children
were all born at the Coon Prairie parsonage.
The first Of these, Eva Marie. born My IL.
s7i, died az the age Of fourteen Nils Edwin,
born May II, 1876. entered the minisfegy and
is at present serving congregations at Holten
and Big Rapids. Michigan. The twins, HRr
Emile and Ragna Elizabeth. were horn Saei
uary 81, 1879. The first Is married TO Reyl
| c. u. Restul of Ettrick, the other TO =. l..
Iioyde Of Stanley. North Dakota. Anna Caro-
line was born March I. 1881, and Is married
I . -
was born April 8, fss4. He is married 10
Georgine Willard and lives al Westby. Sgne
MBgdaiine born June II, 1887, IS unmar-
ried and has made her home with her parents.
Besides her husband and these seven children
the deceased leaves twenty-five grandchildren
of whom many are tO1ay present and with
their parents mourn the departure Of their
grandmother.
Last winter Mrs. Halvorsen fell from a
chair, injuring her right kip. After several
months of painful suffering the injury to her
hip Wns cured. But now another maiady set II
ard operation became necessary. The Oper-
alton was performed at the Lacrosse Luther
| an hospital. IL successful and she i'm
proved rapidly and seemed 60 ne the road "a
complete recovery, when pneumonia developed
and this proved fatal. The 18th Of October
she passed away quietly and peacefully in
| faith in her Savior. She has been a loving
wife, a tender mother. She was ever concern
ed about the welfare of others, and industrious
and faithful in her earthly calling. TO hus.
band and children she great help and
blessing. II j. their consolation that their
loss is her gain. She has nov left the labor
and strife Of this earth and has entered into
the eternal rest of Gods Heaven. She be
came reeonsiisd to her departure. Jesus viii
| receive me as ! am" said the day before her
death For His sake, yes for His sake alone.
God will be mercifui 10 sinner. Her
last words were Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus
help me-"
Her husband and most Of her children were
at her bedside when she passed away. The
day before she babe all a last farewell and
asked them TO forgive her all sins that she
might have committed against them. rs she
she also desired 10 depart assured OF their for
I giFeness.
God be praised Who hath given her better
| home than the she had here on earth
! There In the Heavenly home Gods children
shall be reunited never to separate. God will
grant fhis for Jesus sake