Ona Olson Obituary (1916 - 2003) - Menomonie, Wisconsin

ONA A. OLSON Ona Olson, age 86, of Menomonie, WI and formerly of Colfax died Thursday, January 16, 2003 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. Ona was born on August 8, 1916 to Margaret Jane (Gibbon) and William Johns in Popple Creek, Dunn County, Wisconsin. She worked for room and board as she attended Colfax Schools. Ona married Selmer R. Olson on August 16, 1949 in Elk Mound, WI. In 1950, they moved to Hudson and resided there until their retirement in 1978 and then moved back to Colfax. After Selmer's death in 2000 she moved to Autumn Village and then later to American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. Ona was a inspiration to her children and grandchildren. Through her trials and tribulations her faith strengthened and comforted her. Ona is survived by: 1 son and 3 daughters Alecia (Carroll) Wahl of Montgomery, IL Roger (Gayle) Martinson of Laural, MD Nancy (Wayne) Quilling of Menomonie, WI Bonnie (Douglas) Zahler of New Richmond, WI 15 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren 1 great great granddaughter A sister-in-law, Cece Johns of Ridgeland, WI 2 nieces and 1 nephew And other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Selmer R. Olson; her parents; 2 brothers, Victor and Harold Johns; a sister, Melva Ellingson. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, January 20, 2003 at the Colfax Lutheran Church in Colfax with Rev.Leslie Walck officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Colfax. Friends are welcome Sunday from 4-8 PM at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and 1 hour prior to service at the church on Monday.