Julia M. Holverson

McFarland- Julia M. Holverson, age 101, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at MariAnne's Elder House in McFarland.   She was born on a farm in Rio on October 3, 1908 the fifth of six children to Charles and Margaret (Meider) Holly.   Julia graduated from Rio High School in 1927, attended Normal Teachers College in Columbus and taught in country schools in Columbia County for four years.   On November 26, 1934 she married Richard L. Holverson in Galesville.   Together the family moved to Edwards Park in McFarland in 1942.   Julia worked for the State of WI Department of Motor Vehicles for 27 years until her retirement in 1971.   She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Bob) Horton of McFarland; daughter-in-law, Carol Holverson of Stoughton; eight grandchildren, Jeff (Misty) Holverson, John (Mindy) Holverson Jr., Joe Holverson, Jack (Dawn) Holverson, Tim (Carolyn) Horton, Julie Horton, Rick (Tammy) Horton and Cari (Kim Frank) Horton; nine great-grandchildren, Kyle, Curtis, Steve, Sam, Joseph, Joshua, Tristan, Travis and Sadie; and many nieces and nephews.   Julia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard; her son, John; and two brothers and three sisters, and their spouses.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland, with Rev. Jerry Pribbenow officiating.   Friends and family are invited to a luncheon immediately following the services at church.   Burial will take place in Ohio Cemetery in Rio.   Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday.   A special thank you to the staff of MariAnne's Elder House and HospiceCare Inc.