Margaret was born in Pope County near Cyrus, to Sever and Kari (Galdi) Veum. She married Gordon Hall in 1935. The couple farmed on Yankee Ridge Road all of their married lives. Margaret lived life to the fullest, enjoying her family and friends. She especially enjoyed quilting with the ladies at the Federated Church where she was a member, and was an active member of the Steven’s County Historical Society. She enjoyed many bus trips with her sister-in-law Sylvia Hall. Her days in the nursing home, were brightened by the loving care of Pat, Lindsay, and Brett Anderson. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Margaret died on Friday, July 25
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at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 95.
She is survived by her daughter: Barbara Arnhold of Sauk Rapids, sons: Rollin Hall of Starbuck, and Gordon (Carol) Hall of Redwood Falls; grandchildren: Lon (Cindy) Arnhold, Gary Arnhold, Todd Arnhold, Dawn (John) Udenberg, Rodney (Melissa) Hall, Mark Hall, Rachelle (Scott) Bengtson and Daniel (Lisa) Kopitzke; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild: Lucas Arnhold; sister: Clara (Warren) Mayer of Eagan; sisters-in-law: Rose Veum of St. Paul, Jeanette Veum of Starbuck; many nieces an nephews; and her best friend Lila Estenson of Cyrus. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Gordon; daughters: Myrna Hall, Sandra Hall Kopitzke; great-granddaughter: Rachel Hall; great-grandson: Scott Arnhold; son-in-law: Robert Arnhold; brothers: Peder, Melvin, and Edward Veum; sister-in-law: Ruth Veum; and brother-in-law: Magnus Flaten.
Pallbearers for the service will be Margaret’s grandsons: Lon Arnhold, Gary Arnhold, Todd Arnhold, Dan Kopitzke, Rodney Hall, and Mark Hall. Deb Mahoney will serve as organist and Francie Turner will be the soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the funeral arrangements.