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John Olson Obituary
John A. Olson, 92, of Lemont, passed away December 26, 2014.
Veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Longtime employee of Great Lakes Carbon, former Lemont Township School Treasurer for 31 years and lifetime member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Hilda Olson; and a daughter, Jane Marie Olson.
Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Syneta, nee Hunter, Olson; his children, Margot (Larry) Dastych, Nancy (Paul) Morris, Mark (Joan) Olson, Deanna (Mike) Watson and Linda (Dale) Feltz; 17 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Lying in state was December 30, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. Services was held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 500 Lemont St. Lemont, IL 60439. Interment St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church.
Info: Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., Lemont. 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com
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