Halvorson, Zacharias 1834 – 1901

HALVORSON, PETERSON, ARNESON, TONNING

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:38

Source: Decorah Republican Sept. 26, 1901 P 2 C 3

THE SILENT REAPER.
The death of Zacharias Halvorson on Tuesday morning came as a surprise to the citizens of Decorah and a shock to his wife and friends. About a week ago he became ill from a cold and was confined to the house, but seemed on the way to recovery when heart failure developed and the end was sudden.
Mr. Halvorson was born near Stavanger, Norway, Sept. 30, 1834, and there grew to manhood. He followed the baker’s trade, and also served in the army, beeing{sic} honored with a captaincy. In 1861 he was married to Johanna Peterson. To them seven children were born, three of whom—Mrs. Otto Arneson, of Fargo, Mrs. P. C. Tonning, of Madison, Minn., and Rev. John Halvorson, of Minneapolis,—with the widow survive. In 1871 they came to America and settled at Marshalltown, this state, where they remained until 1874, when they came to Decorah to reside. In this country Mr. Halvorson has followed marble cutting as a business. In his native language Mr. Halvorson was well educated and possessed move than average ability in expressing himself. He has born himself as a good citizen and enjoyed the respect of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. J. O. Haugen officiating.

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