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Oscar Olson Obituary

Olson, Oscar H. age 84, late of Countryside, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2004, beloved husband of late Helen M. Olson (nee Person), devoted father of Barbara Olson of Countryside, IL, Garry (Velma) Olson of Woodridge, IL, Karen (Dave) Whedon of Hoffman Estates, IL, Diane Faas of O'Fallon, MO, and Robert Olson of Chicago, IL, loving brother of late Holger William Olson and late Ellen Bergeson, dear grandfather of nine, dearest great-grandfather of three, fond uncle of Carol, Pamela, and Linda, dearest great-uncle of three and great-great uncle of three. Mr. Olson was a member of Vasa Siljan Mora Tuna Lodge and the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Chicago. Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Edgar Funeral Home, 10900 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn. At rest at Oak Hill Cemetery, Chicago. Visitation Wednesday, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. 708-423-1600 or 773-723-0876.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 17, 2004.

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Linda Felde

February 18, 2004

Karen and family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Bibi Swanson

February 17, 2004

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