Mary Olson

Mary L. Olson, 83, of Machesney Park IL, passed away July 11, 2022. She was born on November 16, 1938 in Viroqua Wisconsin to William Aasen and Florence (Lawrence) Aasen. She was a deeply loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She served the Rockford community for many years as a waitress at different restaurants. She worked at the Hollywood Dining Center for 15+ years. Mary enjoyed spending her time tending to her flowers, going fishing, and getting lost in a good book. She also loved boating and snowmobiling with friends and family. Mary was a devoted Catholic and a longtime member of St. Bridget’s Parrish. She will be missed by many.

She leaves to cherish her memory; her husband; Clifford Olson, her children; Randy Olson, Roy (Cindy) Olson, and Robin Olson, grandchildren; Stacy (Tracy) Young, Scott (Sarah) Olson, Jessica (David) Krabbe, and Hali Nichols, great grandchildren; Autumn Anderson, Zackery Anderson, Devan Olson, Samuel Olson, Myah Krabbe, and Eliana Krabbe, her siblings; Dewayne Aasen, Billy Aasen, Ken Aasen, and Patty Thomas. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members whom she loved dearly.

She is welcomed into heaven by her parents Florence and William Aasen, daughter in law; Kathy Olson, brother; Don Aasen, and sisters; Avis Aasen, Lorraine Peterson, Janice Erickson, and Eileen Herbig.

Mass will be held at 10:30am on Friday, July 22 at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church. Located at 600 Clifford Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111. Visitation will take place at 9:30am until the time of service.

Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.