Obit: Olson, Kathryn Magdelene (1936 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Gower, Olson, Schjoneman, Ven Roy

----Source: The Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 3/20/2015

Olson, Kathryn Magdelene (Schjoneman) (3 APR 1936 - 18 MAR 2015)

Kathryn Magdelene Olson, 78, passed away peacefully at House of the Dove, Marshfield on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.

Honoring Kathryn's wishes, there will be no public memorial service. Any memorials may be given, in Kathryn Olson's name, to the House of the Dove.

Kathryn was born April 3, 1936 in Unity, Wisconsin to Antone and Magdelene (Ven Roy) Schjoneman.

She graduated from High School in 1955 and from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Marshfield in 1958. Over the next 40 years, she went on to work in many different departments as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital. In 2000, Kathryn retired from her last position as a Palliative Care Nurse where her compassionate and caring ways touched the lives of many families. She spent her entire life caring and giving to others. We were truly blessed to have her as an angel here on earth and she will be deeply missed.

Kathryn married Clifford Olson in 1961, they later divorced. Kathryn enjoyed spending time with family and especially watching her grandchildren growing up. She enjoyed camping in earlier years, Sunday drives, going out for dinner, reading and a good cup of coffee.

Kathryn is lovingly survived by three sons; Michael (Betty) Olson, Rozellville, Marc (Karen) Olson, Auburndale and Donald (Rochelle) Olson, Nekoosa, eight grandchildren; Heidi, Allysa, Adam and Cali, Devin, D.J., Raneisha (great grandchildren; Ajia, Alayna and Zeke) and Rayanna, two brothers; Clinton (Nelda) Schjoneman, Beaver Dam and Clifford (Jan) Schjoneman, Issaquah, WA, sister-in-law; Joan (Wayne) Gower, Marshfield and many nieces and nephews.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents.

Online condolences may be made at www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com  for your convenience.