1928
Lavonne
2017
Lavonne Olson
December 3, 1928 — March 10, 2017
Memorial services for Lavonne J. Olson of Albert Lea, MN will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea. Pastor John Mitchem will officiate. Friends may greet the family Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 P.M. at Bonnerup Funeral Service and again one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in Lakewood Cemetery, Albert Lea.
Lavonne died Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Thorne Crest Retirement Center in Albert Lea. She was 88 years of age.
Lavonne was born December 3, 1928 in rural Granada, MN, the daughter of Virgil G. and Edna M. (Bulock) Clough. She was a graduate of Albert Lea High School. On February 14, 1947 she was united in marriage to Stuart J. Olson.
Lavonne was employed in sales and sales management with the JC Penny Company for over 32 years. Lavonne was a lifetime member of the Albert Lea American Legion Auxiliary, member of the United Methodist Church, church circle, and active in the Albert Lea Senior Center. In her free time, Lavonne enjoyed traveling, sewing and reading.
She is survived by her sons, Dennis J. (Lorene) Olson of Albert Lea, MN, Clark A. (LuAnn) Olson of Albert Lea, MN, Jan S.(Pam) Olson of Blaine, MN; daughter, Linda Mitchell of Faribault, MN; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Esther (Ken) Larsen of Albert Lea and Delores Wogen of Pennsylvania; brothers in-law, Russell P. (Phiz) Olson and Loring (Ginny) Olson.
Lavonne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stuart; and brother-in-law, Roger Wogen.
Memorials preferred to Albert Lea Senior Center, United Methodist Church ABC Fund, or donor's choice.
Lavonne died Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Thorne Crest Retirement Center in Albert Lea. She was 88 years of age.
Lavonne was born December 3, 1928 in rural Granada, MN, the daughter of Virgil G. and Edna M. (Bulock) Clough. She was a graduate of Albert Lea High School. On February 14, 1947 she was united in marriage to Stuart J. Olson.
Lavonne was employed in sales and sales management with the JC Penny Company for over 32 years. Lavonne was a lifetime member of the Albert Lea American Legion Auxiliary, member of the United Methodist Church, church circle, and active in the Albert Lea Senior Center. In her free time, Lavonne enjoyed traveling, sewing and reading.
She is survived by her sons, Dennis J. (Lorene) Olson of Albert Lea, MN, Clark A. (LuAnn) Olson of Albert Lea, MN, Jan S.(Pam) Olson of Blaine, MN; daughter, Linda Mitchell of Faribault, MN; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Esther (Ken) Larsen of Albert Lea and Delores Wogen of Pennsylvania; brothers in-law, Russell P. (Phiz) Olson and Loring (Ginny) Olson.
Lavonne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stuart; and brother-in-law, Roger Wogen.
Memorials preferred to Albert Lea Senior Center, United Methodist Church ABC Fund, or donor's choice.
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