Shirley Ann Olson

Shirley Ann Olson, age 76 of Yorkville, IL passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 4, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1945 in Ottawa, IL the daughter Hans and Janet (Loux) Edsaa.

Shirley was united in marriage on October 21, 1962 to Mr. Richard K. Olson and they spent the next 59 years happily together. Mrs. Olson was employed for several years by the Kendall County Treasurers office, and then by the Kendall County Farm Bureau, until her retirement. She enjoyed baking, making the world’s best Kringlas and carrot cake. Shirley’s favorite hobby was doing counted cross stitch. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Richard K. Olson of Yorkville, IL; her children, Mark Olson of Yorkville, IL, Brian (Brandy) Olson of Martinez, GA and Lori Kuehn of Yorkville, IL; her six grandsons, Jacob, Christopher, Colin, Justin, Jeremy and Nathan; also her sister, June (Si) Peterson of Sheridan, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Janet Edsaa; her granddaughter, Allison Kuehn; her brother, John Edsaa; also her sister, Joanne.

A Memorial Service will be held 7:00 PM on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 North Bridge Street, Yorkville, IL. Interment will be private.

Friends may visit from 4:00 PM until the Hour of Service on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL.

Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (630) 553-7611.

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