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Virginia Dunnkuski Obituary
ROCKFORD – Virginia Christina Dunnkuski (Olson), age 92, of Rockford passed away peacefully at home Wednesday October 9, 2019. Born in Minneapolis, MN on August 5, 1927 to Carl & Mary Olson (Larson). She married the love of her life Walter Dunnkuski and they made their home in Rockford. In her younger years she enjoyed socializing at the VASA Lodge and was extremely proud of her Swedish Heritage. She mastered the art of rosemaling and was quite the artist. Virginia loved watching the pretty birds at her feeders, as well as tending her garden, fishing and spending summers at her cottage in Michigan. Beloved wife, sister, aunt and dear sweet friend; she will remain in our hearts forever.
She is survived by her nieces & nephews, Dale (Jill) Olson, Douglas (Vicki) Olson, Karen (Sean) Clancy, Peggy (Roger) Henry and Susan (Terry) Hall; and sisters-in-law, Marion Olson, Mildred Olson and Carol Lukes. She is predeceased by her husband, Walter Dunnkuski; brothers, Frank & Leonard Olson; nephew, Bruce Olson; and her parents.
Funeral Services held Monday October 21, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3rd Avenue, with visitation from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 noon. Interment at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials to the family.
Thank you to Dr.Baris for his lifelong loving care and the nurses at OSF Hospice. A very special Thank You to Mariah and her other caregivers, the thoughtfulness of her friends and neighbors, especially Ranae & Dan Ehmen for their kindness, loving support, and exceptional care was all much appreciated.
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Tracey Coffman
July 11, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Grandma Tutti´s passing. I wish I had known to share condolences sooner. She was my Grandma´s Best Friend in Rockford (Ethel and Jerry Glaim). Her love, friendship and support to my grandparents was amazing! Many many laughs with her-she will be missed.
Lisa Kalen
December 10, 2019
So very sorry for our loss. I'm sorry I missed the services. I didn't know. She was my grandma's BFF. Especially up at the cabin. Always smiling, fun and lovely. What a hoot these gals were!Happy fishing Toots!!
Nancy. (Nelson) Valesano
November 4, 2019
I remember both she & Walt, especially at the Olso Cottage in Michigan.
They always had a Black Lab that love the water! They were always so warm & friendly
Chris Nelson
October 18, 2019
She was a great neighbor when we lived next door to her for several years in the late 80s and well into the 1990s. It was always nice chatting with her, she watched our cat a few times when we went away for a few days...we've missed her since we moved away.
Chris and Cathy
October 14, 2019
A dear neighbor and friend for over 40 years which continued after we moved south a few years ago. Visits to Rockford won't be the same without her.
With love the Stewards
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