Arlene Danielson

Arlene Marie Danielson, age 94, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away Friday morning, June 10, 2016. Arlene was born in Grantsburg Township on June 29, 1921, a daughter of the late Hazel Amber (Jensen) and Robert Halverson. On August 11, 1945, Arlene was united in marriage to Francis Clark “Bud” Danielson at the Trade Lake Baptist Parsonage. Arlene and Bud lived in St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN for many years, and moved to Grantsburg in 1960. She worked for White Manufacturing while living in the cities, and was employed at McNally Industries in Grantsburg. Arlene loved to quilt, and also enjoyed golfing and traveling. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church (formerly English Lutheran Church) in Grantsburg, and was very active with the quilters group. She was also a member of the Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hazel and Robert Halverson; her husband of 68+ years, Bud Danielson, on May 4, 2014; brothers: Harold Halverson and Marvin Halverson; and a brother-in-law, Jon “Jake” Lysdahl. Arlene is survived by sisters: Carol Lysdahl and Angeline (Kenneth) Anderson; brother-in-law, Donald Danielson; sister-in-law, Margaret Curry; foster children: Willy Finch and Buddy Finch; and many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. The memorial service honoring Arlene’s life will be conducted at 11:00am (visitation 10:00 to 11:00am), Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Faith Lutheran Church, 421 S. Russell St., Grantsburg, WI, with Rev. Sandy Hutchens officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Grantsburg. In Lieu of flowers, memorials to Faith Lutheran Church are appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Grantsburg, WI. Condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.