Myrnell Halverson

Stoughton- Myrnell J. Halverson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2017 at her home. She was born in Stoughton on June 1, 1922 the daughter of Alfred and Leah Thompson. Myrnell graduated from Stoughton High School in 1940. On October 5, 1947 she married Halver Halverson. Myrnell worked for K&H and WPS Insurance for many years until her retirement in 2002. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and spending time with her family. Myrnell is survived by four children, Tom (Ann), Gary (Lori), Jack (Mary) Halverson and Sue (Jim) Chandler; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and special friend, Teresa. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Leah Sue; daughter-in-law, Deb; two granddaughters; brother, Art (Audrey) Thompson; and two sisters, Karen Thompson and L'jean (Owen) Odland. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, with Rev. Jerry Tews officiating. Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, in the church fellowship hall. Visitation will take place from 9:30am until the time of services at church on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare Inc. or Covenant Lutheran Church. A special thank you to the staff of Stoughton Meadows and Agrace HospiceCare. Please share your memories of Myrnell at: www.CressFuneralService.com.

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Stoughton, WI 53589
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