Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-07-27
OBITUARY
REV. HALVORSON

A Madison paper contains the fol-
lowing 'Sformation:
The Rt Rev, H. Halvorson, Westby,
Wis, former vice archbishop of the
Norwegian Lutheran church of North
America, and for IS years bishop of
the eastern district of the United
States died yesterday at Stavanger,
Norway. Word of his death was re-
ceived by cablegram by his daughter
and son-in-law, DIR. and Mrs. John K.
Chorlog, 410 North Carroll street.
The remains will be shipped TO
Westby for burial as soon as trans
portation can be arranged
Mr.. Halvorson was rs. He died
from recurrence of the effects of can
Ger of the chest, for which he was
operated on last December. He had
gone to Norway in May and expected
to return IN September.
Mr.. HalSorson had planned to re-
tire next year at the expiration of so
years in the pulpit He was born
September Is, 1916, at Stavanger,
Norway He came to the United
States in 1872 and assumed the pas
tOrate of the Norwegian Lutheran
church of Westby.
rive daughters and two sons sur
vive. His youngest daughter, Miss
olgne dalyorson, accompanied her
faEaer to Norway and was with him
at his death. Besides Mrs Chorlog
Cne daughters are: Mrs. c. E. Bestul,
wife of une Rev Bestul of Ettrick, Wis,
Mrs. 2. L. hovde and Mrs. J. G. Bor-
gen, Nesrby. Inc sons are the Rev
N. c. HaWorson, Alpha, Mich, and
II. ). haIvorson, W estby.
WILLIAM B. SILBAUGH
William b. Siibaugh was born in
Perry county, Ohio, April 20, 1S45, and
departed TINS life July 10, 1921, at
MS old nome in the town of Liberty,
at the age of 70 years, two months and
70 days. Deceased came to Wiscon-
sin with his parents when but seven
years old. They settled in the town
of Liberty and has resided there I'M
til death called him TO his Heavenly
nome. He served nearly three years
in the Civil war. November 26, 1866
he was united in marriage to Eliza
Jennings, and to this union were born
II children, one daughter dying in
infancy Mr.. Silbaugn has been a
sturdy pioneer, loved by all who
knew him. His friendly ways and
cheerful disposition won many friends,
and he was especially devoted to chill
dren.
Deceased was stricken with heart
trouble some two years ago, and has
gradually failed SInti ABOUT three
weeks ago, when his disease grew so
rapidly Unat he only took to his bed
one week. During the last week of
mis- illness his eleven children were
present at different times to care for
the aged one. A great comfort to
the bereaved ones to know the great
trust he had in God. Each day he
bore his suffering so patiently, and
faith and confidence as little child,
saying he would soon be in the arms
of Jesus Blessed are they who trust
in the Lord. Deceased had been a
member of the Manning Congrega-
tional church for the past 25 years.
He leaves to mourn his sudden de-
parture, an aged wife, eight sons,
namely Philip, Lewis, Austin and
Oscar of this place, John of Phoenix,
Arizona, Leroy of Long Prairie, Mimi,
Asher of Seneca, Isaac of DeSoto
three daughters, Mrs. Walter Hallock
of Ortonville, Mimi, Mrs. j. r. Mills
of Viroqua and Mrs. James Green of
this place. Thirty nine grandchildren
survive, also three brothers and one
sister. Funeral services were held at
the Manning church, July 10, Rev.
Gibson, 1.-THE local pastorl officiating.
Remains were tenderly carried by his
sons, and laid to rest in the Manning
cemetery to await the resurrection
morn.