Ethel Olson

Obituary of Ethel Olson PainesdaleEthel B. "Carl" Olson, 74, a former resident of Painesdale, passed away Friday June 17, 2011, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness.She was born on March 28, 1937, in Obenhoff, a daughter of the late Jalmer and Hulda (Luoma) Huuki. She attended the Redridge School and was a graduate of the Houghton High School. After graduation, she moved to Hancock and worked at Wilcox Studios.On June 9, 1956, she was united in marriage to Carl B. Olson. The couple had resided in Detroit and Painesdale for over 46 years. More recently they had resided in Mohawk, at the Apostolic Lutheran Home for the Aged in Calumet, Heritage Manor in Houghton, and the Houghton County Medical Care Facility.Mrs. Olson had worked in the Food Service Department at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility, Range Finer Foods as a clerk, decorated cakes, and sold Avon.Ethel was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Atlantic Mine. She enjoyed baking, knitting, and camping.Preceding her in death were her parents, her sons, Carl and Keith, and her brother Einard Huuki.Surviving are: Her husband: Carl B. Olson, a resident patient of the Houghton County Medical Care FacilityHer children: Cheryl (Gary) Helminen of LauriumDeborah (Tim) Ovist of South RangeAllen (Christine) Olson of MohawkWilliam Olson of Fenton Karen (Ben) Malec of Buffalo Grove, ILBonnie (Matt) Puro of Bemidji, MN Daughters-in-law: Paula K. Olson of Lake Linden Carry Olson of Ann ArborPaula A. Olson of Chassell41 grandchildren & 18 great grandchildrenHer sister: Elma White of MarquetteHer sisters-in-law: Sandra Raatikka of ObenhoffJoan Lasanen of Big TraverseSpecial Aunts: Aune LahnalaElsie LuomaNumerous nieces, nephews, and cousinsFuneral services for Ethel will be held 11 am Tuesday June 21, 2011, at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Houghton with Richard Eskola to officiate. Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock.Friends may call on Monday June 20, 2011, from 3 to 7 pm at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church on Sharon Avenue in Houghton and on Tuesday from 10 am until time of services at the church.To view Ethel's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.netThe Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements.Service Information To send flowers to the family of Ethel Olson, please visit Tribute Store