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Gladys Joyce Peterson Halverson

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Birth	:	29 Jun 1919 Wauzeka, Crawford County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	8 Oct 2012 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Gods Acres Cemetery, Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9925003, -91.6496964
Description	:	Gladys J. Halverson, 93, of Elgin, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Center in West Union, Iowa. Gladys Joyce, the daughter of Peter and Julia (Christianson) Peterson was born June 29, 1919 in Wauzeka, Wisconsin. She was baptized August 30, 1919 at the Norway Lutheran Church parsonage in St. Olaf, Iowa and confirmed on September 3, 1933 at the Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder, Iowa. Gladys was united in marriage with Harold Halverson on June 10, 1946 at the Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder. To this union three children were born. Gladys graduated from Postville High School... Read More	Gladys J. Halverson, 93, of Elgin, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Center in West Union, Iowa. Gladys Joyce, the daughter of Peter and Julia (Christianson) Peterson was born June 29, 1919 in Wauzeka, Wisconsin. She was baptized August 30, 1919 at the Norway Lutheran Church parsonage in St. Olaf, Iowa and confirmed on September 3, 1933 at the Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder, Iowa. Gladys was united in marriage with Harold Halverson on June 10, 1946 at the Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder. To this union three children were born. Gladys graduated from Postville High School in 1939. She attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. Gladys was a schoolteacher in the Fayette County Rural School System, Wadena Schools, and Elgin Public Schools for over ten years. Gladys and Harold were the owners of a grocery, meat and dry goods store in Elgin for over thirty years. Gladys was very active in several organizations around Elgin. She was a charter member of the Elgin Lutheran Church, was the Ladies Aid president for several years, she taught Sunday School and Gladys and Harold were also Luther League sponsors for many years; she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, was a Girl Scout and Boy Scout Leader, and was member of the Elgin Friends of the Library. Gladys enjoyed traveling with Harold from coast to coast, and most recently, bus trips. They have been to every province in Canada and they have also been to Northern Mexico. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, rosemaling, knitting and she was known for the “best” homemade rolls. Gladys is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Harold, of Elgin; two children, Steve (Ruby) Halverson of Wadena; and Diane (Eric) Amundson of Humboldt; and five grandchildren, Scott, David, and Peder Amundson; and James and Jacob Halverson. Gladys was preceded in death by her infant son, James Otis Halverson in 1952; her parents; and one sister, Bernice Anderson. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2012, from 5 - 7 pm at the Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Elgin, Iowa, and one hour before services at the church on Friday. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012, at 11:00 am at the Elgin Lutheran Church in Elgin, Iowa. Rev. Jerome Godson will be the officiant. Interment will be held at God’s Acres Cemetery, Clermont, Iowa immediately following the funeral service . Obituary & photo published by Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Elgin, Iowa

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Gladys Joyce Peterson Halverson's memorial is located at: Gods Acres Cemetery, Clermont, Fayette County, USA.
When did Gladys Joyce Peterson Halverson death?
Gladys Joyce Peterson Halverson death on 8 Oct 2012 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9925003
Longitude: -91.6496964

Family Members:

Parent

Peter K Peterson

(1887 - 1969)

Julia Christianson Peterson

(1894 - 1984)

Spouse

Harold Otis Halverson

(1916 - 2016)

Siblings

Bernice Margaret Peterson Anderson

(1916 - 1991)

Children

James Otis Halverson

(1952 - 1952)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

2. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

3. Elgin City Cemetery
Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

4. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
Grand Meadow Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

5. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

6. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

7. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

8. Apostolic Cemetery
Marion Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.5821991

9. Houg Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9444008, -91.5675964

10. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

11. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

12. Illyria Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

13. Fry Family Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

14. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

15. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

16. Postville Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0811081, -91.5655594

17. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

18. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

19. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

20. Grand Meadow Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628014, -91.5081024

21. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

22. Bloomfield Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1152992, -91.6896973

23. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

24. Pleasant View Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1183014, -91.6785965