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Norman Olson Obituary

Olson, Norman Gunnar Age 81, late of Orland Park, IL, formerly of Oak Lawn, IL, passed away peacefully Christmas night surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 59 years to Joyce (nee Edmond); loving father of Jeffrey (Annette) Olson, Lori (James) Reynolds and Lynn (Robert) Voss; cherished grandfather of nine and dearest great-grandfather of four. Graduate of Roosevelt University. Served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years. Founder of Norman G. Olson Insurance Agency, Inc. established in 1957. Visitation Friday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. with a Service to follow to celebrate Norman's life at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Rd., Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Burial private at Oak Hill Cemetery, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, Covenant Harbor Bible Camp, 1724 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147 or Hope Evangelical Covenant Church, 14401 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462 appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 28, 2016.

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December 31, 2016

I am truly sorry about the loss of your loved one. May the peace that comes from God strengthen and support the family to endure this difficult time. Deepest sympathies.
Jeremiah 29:11

December 30, 2016

Dear Joyce and family,
Ray and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your husband.
Sincerely,
Mary Ellen and Ray Schwaller

James Wheeler

December 29, 2016

The best Swedsh saying for Norm.

Nobility follows the man.

Adelskap följer med mannen.

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10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church

9230 S. Pulaski Rd, Oak Lawn, IL 60462

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Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church

9230 S. Pulaski Rd., Oak Lawn, IL 60462

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