Florence M. Olson Obituary (1917 - 2006)

FLORENCE M. OLSON Florence M. Olson, age 88, of Menomonie, WI died Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. The former Florence Mae Cockeram was born Dec. 6, 1917 in the Town of Lucas, Dunn County, Wisconsin to Alfred and Ida (Hintzman) Cockeram. She was raised in the Town of Lucas and later moved with her family to Menomonie. Florence was confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie and attended Menomonie High School. Florence married Elmer Olson on March 4, 1939 in Menomonie. Together they farmed in the Town of Dunn for many years. She was an active member of Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide, and she was an active member of the Little Elk Creek Homemakers. Florence enjoyed quilting and baking, especially for her grandchildren, and she was famous for her homemade donuts. She also enjoyed the time she spent traveling with her husband. Florence is survived by: Five daughters, Beverly (Gerald) Kistner of Menomonie Alice (Ronald) Sather of Northfield, MN Marlys (David) Aspen of Trego Marilyn (John) Mars of Elk Mound Mary Orfgen of Downsville 18 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Michael and Robert Kistner of Menomonie, Karla (Royce) Hubbard of Thorp, Robin (Allen) Montanye of Menomonie, Ronald David (Patti) Sather of Farmington, MN, Ronda (Rick) Garrigan of Tucson, AZ, Scott (Bettina) Sather of Fort Knox, TN, Terri (Martin) Spartz of Lewiston, MN, Douglas (Christine) Larson of Spring Valley, Ann (Dennis) Kiefer of Spring Valley, John (Barb) Aspen of Three Forks, MT, Renate (David) Gale of Spooner, Teresa (Brad) Edvalson of Sarona, Dennis (Kathy) Aspen of Knapp, Chris Mars and Jimmy (Krista) Mars of Menomonie, Sandra Orfgen (Paul McNeill) of Ashburn, VA 36 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren She is also survived by nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer; two brothers; a son-in-law, Don Orfgen; and a grandson, Tim Orfgen. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006 at Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church in the Town of Dunn, Dunn Co., WI. Burial will be in Little Elk Creek Lutheran Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome at the church from 1:00 PM Sunday until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net