Nora Teresa Olson, nee McDonnell, age 86, Native of County Mayo, Ireland, formerly of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Olson; loving mother of 11 adoring children: Mary Ann (Frank) Brandt, Thomas (Maureen) Olson II, Kenneth (Cathy) Olson, George (Judy) Olson, Mark (Julie) Olson, Debbie (David) Jones, Colleen (Frank) Yaccino, Charlene (Tim) Malloy, Renee Arenz, William (Kathy) Olson, Patrick (Mary Elizabeth) Olson; dear Nana of 26 and great-grandmother of 23; fond Sister of Mary Markham, Margaret Armstrong; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Nora, you came to this country by yourself at age 9, and we carry with us the love, courage and commitment that make you a role model for all generations that follow. May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand. Visitation Thursday, July 18, 2013, 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:15 a.m. until time of funeral 9:15 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Rd. (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 426 N. West Ave, Elmhurst. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to an event Nora participated in during recent years; the “Walworth County Walk to End Alzheimers”; act.alz.org. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or gibbonsfuneralhome
Posted on: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:40:00 +0000
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