Hazel R. Olson, 75, of Ellendale, died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at her home after a good fight with cancer.
Hazel was born December 13, 1936 in Lemond Township, Minnesota the daughter of Raymond and Esther (Ristau) Schmanski. Later she was married to William C. Olson on September 16, 1954. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She worked for Brown Printing in Waseca for 28 years and retired.
She loved planting in her garden and still being involved in farming. She was a member of Women Extension Club, the WELCA group and the Dumor Club. She loved pictures and telling stories.
She is survived by a daughter, Jeanette (and Roger) Schwartz of Waterville; two sons, John (and Jennelle) Olson of Ellendale; Raymond Olson of Ellendale; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren
Hazel was preceded in death by her husband William; her parents; a daughter Elsa; two great grandsons, William Carl Johnson and Alex John Karsten.
Visitation will be at Zion Lutheran Church on Friday, January 13, 2012 from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 13, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with The Reverend Gary Rusinko officiating. Interment will be in the LeSueur River Lutheran Cemetery in Lemond Township. Memorials are preferred to Homestead Hospice House or donor’s choice. Michaelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.