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Myrtle E. Olson, 96, of Oconto, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2016 at Sun Valley Home, Nine Acres, Oconto. Myrtle was born February 2, 1920 in Oconto to the late Joseph and Anna (Marks) Burkhardt. She married Kenneth Olson on February 14, 1942. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2006. Myrtle worked at Sylvester’s Florist for many years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Marinette, Oconto Hospital Auxiliary and Oconto Historical Society.
Myrtle is survived by her son, Gordon (Kathy) Olson, Oconto; daughter, Carol (Jon) Stewart; five granddhildren, Heidi (Rick) Nerenhausen, Alissa (Scott) Boucher, Ethan (Nikki) Olson, Jesse (Diane Herald) Stewart, Emily (Josh) Bostedt; and five great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Peyton, Cameron, Sage, Sydney, Alyvia and Maks. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services are private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
A special thank you to the staff at Unity Hospice.
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