Ellef Halvorson was born in the district of Sandhered, Telemarken, Norway, on September 15, 1855, the son of Halvor and Gunhild (Bjornsdatter) Halvorson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church of Norway. He came to America in 1885 and settled first at Rio, Wisconsin, for a year, then in 1886 he came to Hazel Run, Minnesota, where he did mason work until he started farming. On November 13, 1890, he was united in marriage to Miss Ingeborg Emelia Davidson. To this union ten children were born, eight of whom are living. His wife and two daughters, Annie and Mabel (Mrs. Andrew Thompson) preceded him in death. He had been failing in health the last two years. One year he was cared for by his daughter, Mrs. George Greseth, and the last year he spent in the Clarkfield Hospital, where he passed away on June 30, 1955, at the age of 99 years, nine months and 15 days. He leaves to mourn his passing his eight children: Jennie (Mrs. George Greseth), Herman, Russell, Herbert and Tommy of Hazel Run, and Olga (Mrs. Gust Grabowski) of Brunkild, Manitoba, Canada, Hardine of Hanley Falls, Minnesota, and Ella (Mrs. Walter Mecklenburg) of Hancock, Minnesota. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and a niece and nephew in Norway; beside a large number of other relatives and friends. In Memory of Ellef Halvorson September 15, 1855 ~ June 30, 1955 Funeral Services Saturday, July 2, 1955, 1:30 p.m. Hazel Run Lutheran Church, Hazel Run, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Rev. A.M. Hegre (Hanley Falls, Minnesota) Organist, Mrs. A.N. Olson Soloist, Mrs. Charlie Taplin Casket Bearers (Sons and Son-in-law) Hardine Halvorson ~ Herman Halvorson Russel Halvorson ~ Herbert Halvorson Tommy Halvorson ~ George Greseth Final Resting Place Hazel Run Lutheran Cemetery Hazel Run, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota