James George Hallum

James George Hallum was born on January 5, 1931 to George and Rhoda (Talle) Hallum in Freeborn.  He grew up and graduated from school in Freeborn.  James served his country in the United States Army, he was stationed in Germany.  On May 4, 1969 James was united in marriage to Mary Jean Nelson at Redeemer Lutheran Church.  He was a member at West Freeborn Lutheran Church until 1969 when he joined Grace Lutheran Church.  He worked at Bill Olson Chevrolet as an auto tech.  James was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed yard work, tinkering, repairing and fixing things.  
Survivors include his wife Mary; step-sons Michael Nelson and Thomas Nelson; sister VaLois Hallum; sister-in-law Jeanne Hallum; nephew Doug (Tammy) Hallum; niece Linda (Bob) Kormann and their children Jessie  and Cody; sisters-in-law Betty (Bill) Kjarium, Kathleen (David) Wentling, Sarah (Philip) Hatten, Margaret Flynn and Karen Hubbard and brother-in-law Edward (Brenda) Hubbard .
James was preceded in death by his parents; son Christopher; niece Joanna; brother Roger Hallum; and brothers-in-law Ronald Flynn and John Hubbard.