Mrs. Thilda Olson passed away August 5, 1955, at her home in Granite Falls, Minnesota, at the age of 84 years, five months and 17 days. She was born in Dalsland, Sweden, February 19, 1871, the daughter of J.J. and Emelia Johnson. She came to America at the age of 12 years together with her parents. They made their home at Granite Falls until they moved to a farm near Clarkfield, Minnesota. In 1887 she was united in marriage to Engebret Olson. They built up a home on a farm near Hazel Run, Minnesota. Her husband passed away in 1944. In 1947 she sold the farm and bought a home in Granite Falls where she has resided since. To this union seven children were born, of which six are living: Sophie (Mrs. Ole Gullickson) of Donnelly, Minnesota, Henry of Ortonville, Minnesota, Emma (Mrs. Otis Olson) of Cottonwood, Minnesota, Elmer at home, Minnie (Mrs. C.A. Whitmore) also at home, and George of Granite Falls. In 1937 they observed their golden wedding anniversary. Peace be to her memory. IN MEMORY OF MRS. THILDA OLSON February 19, 1871 ~ August 5, 1955 Funeral Services Monday, August 8, 1955, 2:00 p.m. Hazel Run Lutheran Church, Hazel Run, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Rev. A.N. Olson Organist, Mrs. A.N. Olson Vocal Music Pastor and Mrs. C.O. Bomgren "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" Mrs. Hartford Kittelson "Beyond the Sunset" Casket Bearers Gordon Gullickson ~ Frederick Halvorson Eldon Gullickson ~ Therald Isaackson Jim Robertson ~ Hartford Kittelson Final Resting Place Hazel Run Lutheran Cemetery Hazel Run, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota