Alton E. Olson was born October 10, 1894, to Andrew and Mathilda (Carlson) Olson, at Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, where he grew to adulthood. He served in France during World War I and was wounded in action there. All three of his children, Elvern Olson of Everette, Washington, Eldon Olson of Marysville, Washington, and Belva Stacheli of Everette, Washington, were here for the services. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; four sisters: Ellen Albin of Clarkfield, Minnesota, Elizabeth Olson of St. Paul, Minnesota, Elsie LaFavor of South St. Paul, Minnesota, and Myrtle Hall of Phoenix, Arizona; three brothers: Albert Olson of Parkers Prairie, Roy Olson of Hanley Falls, Minnesota, and Leonard Olson of Battle Lake, Minnesota. He passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis on April 11, 1971. Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister and two brothers. He was a member of the American Legion for over fifty years and was a member of the J. Ben Johnson Post No. 169 at the time of his passing. He resided in this community for many years. IN MEMORY OF ALTON E. OLSON Born October 10, 1894 ~ Passed away April 11, 1971 Funeral Services Thursday, April 15, 1971, 10:00 a.m. Israel Lutheran Church, Swede Prairie Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Officiating, Rev. Dean Fodness Organist, Mrs. Arne Berg Soloist, Mr. Walter Krueger Casket Bearers Kermit Albin ~ Virgil Jensen Erling Albin ~ Selmer Emblem Ramon Olson ~ Alfred Emblem Final Resting Place Israel Lutheran Cemetery, Swede Prairie Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Military Rites American Legion Post Hanley Falls, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield