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Ruth Olson Obituary

Beloved Mother, Grandmother Great Grandmother - Age 85 Of Hugo formerly of Rush City passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 21, 2009. Retired loan officer from TCF. Preceded in death by husband, Robert. Survived by loving daughter, Roberta (Michael) Haessly; grandchildren, William (Jennifer), Maureen (Karl) Ellingson, Denise (Jeffrey) Cosgrove, Kerrie (Steven) Upenieks; 11 great grandchildren. Memorial service 10:00AM Tuesday, 12/29/09 at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 261 E. 8th Street, St. Paul. Gathering of family and friends 1 hour prior to the service, at the church. Private interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. WULFF GODBOUT 651-224-4868

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Published by Pioneer Press from Dec. 22 to Dec. 27, 2009.

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Kerri Kabitz

January 8, 2010

Denise, I am so glad to have known your Grandmother. She was always fun and full of life! I am sorry for your loss! My love and prayers are with you and yours. Love Kerri Kabitz

December 28, 2009

Denise and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Grandma. We will be thinking of all of you.

God Bless
Larry and Sandy Olson

Dawn Jensen

December 28, 2009

Dear Denise and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Gram. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this time.

Dawn

Violett

December 27, 2009

May I extend my deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mom. I met Ruth when I was a camper at Rushmore Campgrounds,and enjoyed our times spent with her. A great Lady, and she will be missed.

Joan

December 27, 2009

DEAR BERT, MIKE AND FAMILY,
WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND AND TRAVELING COMPANION WITH HER GREAT PERSONALITY AND SMILE. GOT BLESS ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. JIM & LOIS

Cory Thompson

December 27, 2009

Dear Bert, Mike and Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom; my cousin and a good friend. I loved her much; as you. My love and prayers are with you all. Take care.

Love to all
Cory Thompson

Denise Cosgrove

December 27, 2009

Gram, we love you and will miss you and your smile dearly.
Love, Denise, Jeff, Sydney, Parker and Dylan Cosgrove

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