Carol J. Halvorson

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Jean Halvorson (Manders), who peacefully departed on June 25th, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born April 1st, 1935, to loving parents Frank and Grace Manders (Spears) in La Crosse, WI, and lived with her family on a small farm near Chaseburg, WI. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Carol met the love of her life, Eugene Halvorson, in the fall of 1952 before he entered the US Army. They were to be married three years later December 16th, 1955. The two of them shared a deep connection to the Lower Coon Valley Church, including Carol’s participation in the Church’s Ladies Aid. Carol’s talents were many – from making delicious peanut brittle and coveted cookies to sewing beautiful clothes, bridesmaid dresses, and pleated drapes.

Carol leaves behind her husband of 70 years Eugene (Gene) Halvorson, daughters Marla (Mark) Hellmann, Kristin Halvorson, granddaughter Kate Higgins, brothers-in-law Lincoln (Eileen) Halvorson, David (Bea) Halvorson, sisters-in-law Marlene Goede, Adele Foster, Nell Martell, Rhonda (Eugene) Herold, and countless nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Grace Manders, parents-in-law Myrtle and Lawrence Halvorson, sisters Francis (Clarence) Hoff, Dorothy (Clinton) Wedwick, brother William (Audrey) Manders, nieces Lori Hoyum, Brittany and Shelby Herold, nephew William Manders Jr., brothers-in-law Mark Halvorson, Denward Goede, Donald Foster, James Olson, and William Martell.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations to be made to the Lower Coon Valley Church. We’d like to thank Moments Hospice and Creamery Creek Senior Living for the care given to Carol during her time of need.

Services will be held at the Lower Coon Valley Church, Stoddard, WI, on Wednesday July 2nd, 2025. Visitation will be at 10:00 followed by the funeral at 11:00 with burial in the church cemetery.