Edward Hall of Poplar Grove, Illinois went home to be with his Lord on June 11, 2010 at age 89. Edward was born August 20, 1920 in Manchester Township, the son of Ole and Anna (Anderson) Hall. He married Marie S. Zick, November 28, 1947 in Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church, Poplar Grove, Illinois. They were blessed with 62 years of marriage and three children. Ed will be especially missed by his wife Marie, daughter, Judy Marie, Marquette, Michigan, sons, Kenneth E. (Barbara) and Timothy M. (Kristina) both of Poplar Grove, five grandchildren, Kara (Jason) Balsley, Poplar Grove, IL; Audrey Hall, Mountain View, CA, Daniel Hall, Poplar Grove, IL, Abagail (fiancée' Josh Bye) Hall, South Beloit, IL, and Sarah (Andrew) Ward, Clinton, WI; two great grandchildren, Oscar Balsley and Lydia Ward; a brother, Seavert Ole Hall, Sharon, WI, Brother in law, Herman W. Zick, Poplar Grove, IL; many nieces, nephews and friends here and in Canada, Norway and Sweden. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Oscar and Andrew and sister in laws, Helen Zick and Lillian, Doris and Ethel Hall. Ed attended Boone County Schools and was a life long dairy and grain farmer. He served his community as an active, lifetime member of Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church. He served as chairman of the trustees, served on the building committee. Ed was president to the Manchester School Board. He served on the Boone County Soil and Water Board, and the Boone County Board of Appeals. Ed was a 30 plus years, member of the Boone County Farm Bureau and Sons of Norway. Ed loved the farm and watching the Lord renew nature each spring. He enjoyed fishing in Michigan and at the farm pond, feeding birds, squirrels and wildlife, and coffee and cookies with friends. His hobbies included cutting wood, bowling, singing in Norwegian, flea markets and reading to his grandchildren. We greatly appreciate all of those who provided such compassionate care and comfort to Edward, especially during these last weeks of his life. Losing him is painful for our family, but it hurts a little less because of your kindness, thoughtfulness and prayers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church.