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FABIAN OLSON Obituary

Fabian L. Olson, age 95, longtime resident of Berwyn and later Plymouth Place-LaGrange Park, passed away May 7, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Helen M. Olson; father of Lee (Anne), Larry (Carol), Jim (Sue), Dale (Deb), and Bob (Marilyn); grandfather of Connie, Debbie, Susan, and Jenny, Stephanie, Steve and Becky, Erik and Molly, Aaron, Heidi, and Adam; great-grandfather of 13. Preceded in death by four siblings. Fabian served in the Navy during World War II and was employed by Western Electric for 33 years. He was a member of First Lutheran Church of Berwyn and a volunteer to many local organizations. Visitation Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Cremation will be held privately at Woodlawn Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. Info: 708-442-8500 or www.woodlawnchicago.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 12, 2011.

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