1921
Lorraine
2014
Lorraine Olson
November 7, 1921 — December 12, 2014
Lorry Olson, 93 of Evansville died Friday, December 12, 2014, at the Evansville Care Center.
Lorraine Marie Olson was born on November 7, 1921 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of John and Lillian Marie (Kopaceke) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Lorry attended the Holy Rosary Catholic School then graduated from the South High School in Minneapolis. Lorry lived in Shakopee, Minnesota where she was employed at the glass plant. She had been a member of St. Mary Women's Organization in Shakopee.
Lorry and Allie Olson were married on January 21, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. After their marriage they lived in their home by Pelican Lake. Lorry enjoyed fishing and gardening. We want to give a special thank you to Robyn Larson and Dexter for their many visits to Grandma.
She is survived by one daughter, LeeLani (Edward) Goerish of Ashby; three sons, Dennis (Kathy) Griep of Henning, Thomas (Janie) Griep of Perham and Tim (Sharon) Griep of Ashby; numerous grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Lorry was preceded in death by her husband, Allie Olson; parents, John and Lillian Johnson; one son, Terrance Roy Griep; two grandchildren, Shelly Griep and Jessie Griep; and by one sister, Lucille Norgren.
Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Evansville.
Visitation: one hour prior to the service
Clergy: Rev. Tim Baglien
Interment: Christina Lake Lutheran Cemetery, rural Evansville
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Lorraine Marie Olson was born on November 7, 1921 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of John and Lillian Marie (Kopaceke) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Lorry attended the Holy Rosary Catholic School then graduated from the South High School in Minneapolis. Lorry lived in Shakopee, Minnesota where she was employed at the glass plant. She had been a member of St. Mary Women's Organization in Shakopee.
Lorry and Allie Olson were married on January 21, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. After their marriage they lived in their home by Pelican Lake. Lorry enjoyed fishing and gardening. We want to give a special thank you to Robyn Larson and Dexter for their many visits to Grandma.
She is survived by one daughter, LeeLani (Edward) Goerish of Ashby; three sons, Dennis (Kathy) Griep of Henning, Thomas (Janie) Griep of Perham and Tim (Sharon) Griep of Ashby; numerous grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Lorry was preceded in death by her husband, Allie Olson; parents, John and Lillian Johnson; one son, Terrance Roy Griep; two grandchildren, Shelly Griep and Jessie Griep; and by one sister, Lucille Norgren.
Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Evansville.
Visitation: one hour prior to the service
Clergy: Rev. Tim Baglien
Interment: Christina Lake Lutheran Cemetery, rural Evansville
Remembering the Life of Lorriane "Lorry" Olson
Lorraine Olson Tribute Video
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