Monona County IA Archives Obituaries.....Olson, Martin B. June 11, 1966
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Obituary of Martin
B. Olson                                  (From the collection of Vivian Norby 
Andersen)

	Martin B. Olson, son of Christian and Julia Olson, was born December 
10, 1890 in Willow Township.  He lived in the Soldier community throughout his 
lifetime with the exception of his years in military service and his last 
months spent at the Elmwood nursing home in Onawa.
	He was baptized January 21, 1891 and confirmed May 27, 1906.  He was 
an active and faithful member of Soldier Lutheran Church throughout his 
lifetime.  He also served a number of years on the Soldier schoolboard(sic).  
He served with the U. S. Army during World War I and was a member of the 
American Legion Post 462 of Soldier.  In 1965 Mr. Olson received a certificate 
in recognition of 45 of continuous membership in the American Legion.
	He marries Josephine Thoreson March 24, 1925 at Sioux City.  She 
passed away several years ago.
	He passed away Saturday morning, June 11, 1966 at Elmwood home in 
Onawa at the age of 75 years, 6 months and one day.
	He is survived by two sons, Loren E. of Soldier and Dr. Ivan R. of 
Sacramento, California; four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ella Graham of 
Los Angeles, Calif., besides a host of other relatives and friends.
	Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 1966 at 
the Soldier Lutheran country church with Pastor Harry C. Sorensen 
officiating.  Mrs. Bernard Berens sang “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Abide With 
Me”.  Mrs. Charles Dommer Jr. was organist.
	Interment was in Soldier Valley cemetery under the direction of 
Pearson Funeral Home of Soldier.  The Soldier Legion Post had charge of 
military honors.  Bearers were Glen Thoreson, Kleon Ballantyne, Virgil M. 
Olson, Bernard Thoreson, Chester Olson and Robert Thoreson.


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