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Bonnie C. Olson, age 93, of Mauston formerly of Hustler died on Saturday June 16, 2012 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Elroy, WI. Bonnie was the daughter of Fred and Ethel (Belcher) Smith and was born on March 5, 1919 in the township of Oakdale in Monroe County. Bonnie graduated from the Camp Douglas High School in 1936, she then attended Juneau County Teachers College, and later the UW of La Crosse. Bonnie was united in marriage to Harold Olson on June 29, 1940 in Waukon, Iowa. She taught at Rocky Run School, Glendale School , Grauff School, and later was employed by the New Lisbon Schools. Bonnie and Harold were blessed with 4 sons, Wayne, Lanny, Terry, and Blake. While Harold drove truck, Bonnie and the boys would take care of the farm. Harold died on September 17, 1979, and Bonnie later moved to Mauston for about 20 years, after which she resided at the Fountain Lutheran Home in Hustler, and later Heritage Manor in Elroy. Bonnie enjoyed doing leather tooling, refinishing upholstery, needle work, and ceramics. She was a charter member of the Peppy Pals Homemakers Club. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hustler. Bonnie is survived by her 4 sons, Wayne (Janet) Olson of Camp Douglas, WI, Lanny (Kelly) Olson of Mauston, WI, Terry (Kay) Olson of Durand, WI, and Blake (Laura) Olson of Mauston, a sister-in-law, Vera Smith of Camp Douglas, WI, and by 17 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 4great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold, a brother Howard Smith , a daughter in law Lillian Olson, and an infant sister.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday June 20, 2012 at 11:00am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hustler, WI with Rev. James Steinbrecher presiding. Burial will be in the Hustler Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 9:00am till the 11:00am time of service. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with services. Online condolences available at www.harefuneralhome.com
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Jerry Henthorne
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Posted Mon June 18, 2012
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My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the Olson family. Bonnie was a great person and will be missed
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Arlene Adrion Lee
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Posted Mon June 18, 2012
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Such fond memories I have of a very nice aunt & the children she & uncle raised. We had lots of fun & she was a jolly fun person. Sympathy to all the family. Love & prayers & God go with you all.
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June Schoff
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Posted Mon June 18, 2012
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Sorry to hear the passing of your Mother. Prayers for the family. Her memories will live with you each and every day. Bless you.
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Molly
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Posted Mon June 18, 2012
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Bonnie will always have a special place in my heart. As a very young women, Bonnie gave me so many wonderful "tools" to treasure. I will always remember our asparagus picking along the Hustler road. Our sewing pajamas for my then husband. She taught me so many things that I will treasure and have utilized througout my life. She took excellent care of my little son Eric. I always think of her when I fix her recipe....spagetti and meat balls and when I fix the meat loaf with mashed potatoe frosting. I was blessed to have had her in my life if only for a short time......Molly
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E. Molly Quinn
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Posted Mon June 18, 2012
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I was blessed to have Bonnie in my life as a very young women. She taught me so many valuable things. I treasure our asparagus hunting along the Hustler road, how she taught me to sew, and when I make her spagetti and meat balls, everyone that has the opportunity to dine, comment and all gratitude goes to Bonnie. Her meatloaf and mashed potatoe frosting is always a hit. My two sons enjoyed her, loved her and respected her.My son Eric had the blessing of being in her care when he was just a baby. Eric's son Tommy went with me to visit her when she lived on Milwaukee St. in Mauston and I have a video of her playing the organ for Tommy. It is a treasure. Tommy had such fond memories as we all do I am sure. Molly
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Jim Giebel
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Posted Tue June 19, 2012
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I had the pleasure of getting to know Bonnie through my job and my church. She was always a welcoming presence. My sympathies go out to the entire family.
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Wanda Adrion-Ryshkus
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Posted Tue June 19, 2012
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Wayne, Lanny, Terry, Blake and families... May you find peace and comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by so many. Aunt Bonnie will be sorely missed. So many fond memories I have of her. Such a kind, sweet, loving and awesome lady all around. Thinking of you all.. Peace, Love and Blessings, Wanda, John and Quinn xo
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Pat and Maureen Hauswald
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Posted Wed June 20, 2012
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Maureen and I wish to express our deepest sympathies to Lanny and Kelly and family, and to the Olson family as well...
Lanny, I remember back in our coaching days you occasionally commenting on how greatful you were to have the wonderful woman who provided food, shelter and guidance to you and your brothers during the wonderful years of growing up and maturing into someone who knew right from wrong, respect for authority, and the bounty of hard work and study. We will keep her memory in our prayers at Mass. Though I never knew your mother, I knw you. From that I can only surmise that she must have been a very special lady.
Our sincere sympathies.
Pat and Maureen
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