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Olga Opsahl Obituary

Olga V. Opsahl
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Olga V. Opsahl, 76, and a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died Friday, May 17, 2013 at Elyria Memorial Regional Medical Center, after a sudden illness
Mrs. Opsahl and her husband of 56 years, Merlyn G., travelled to Lorain regularly for the past few years to visit with Olga's sister who resides in Lorain.
In addition to her husband, Olga is survived by her daughter Georgia Kanzler, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and her sister Alma Hall, of Lorain.
She was preceded in death by her son Steve Opsahl (2006).
Private services will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at a later date.
Andras Crematory & Funeral Home Alternatives, 3900 Broadway Avenue, Lorain, entrusted with arrangements.

Published by The Morning Journal on May 19, 2013.
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