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Mackey-Wright Funeral Home - Monticello

215 E. Washington St.

Monticello, Illinois

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Visitation

Aug. 25, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Monticello United Methodist Church

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Max Olson Obituary

MONTICELLO - Max Olson, 98, of Monticello died at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 19, 2025) at the Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, 215 E. Washington St., Monticello.

Published by The News-Gazette on Aug. 21, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Max Olson

Aug

25

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Monticello United Methodist Church

2020 E. Washington St., Monticello, IL 61856

Aug

25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Monticello United Methodist Church

2020 E. Washington St., Monticello, IL 61856

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Mackey-Wright Funeral Home - Monticello

215 E. Washington St., Monticello, IL 61856

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Rose Tenbrook

Yesterday

The Olson family was my ideal farm family. Bill was in my class and Julie was my best friend. I always admired them . I have thought of them often. Max was often involved in Civic functions like the school board. Great family, wish them all the best.

Beau Davis

Yesterday

Mr. Olson,

It was an honor to get to know you sir my thoughts and prayers are with the Olson family. Bill, Sally, Pat, Brad, and Tim. I am sorry for your loss. You all are in my family´s thoughts and prayers daily.

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