Loved the Lord
Margaret H. Olsen, 93 of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 12, 2012 at 7:20 a.m. in the Casa Grande Regional Medical Center, in Casa Grande, AZ. She was born on July 10, 1918 in Lancaster, MN; daughter of Albert and Esther Johnson. United in Marriage on June 5, 1941 to Rudolph C. Olsen in Rockford. Margaret was a member of Maywood Evangelical Free Church. She loved the Lord, and talked with Him daily about all decisions, both large and small. She enjoyed a strong cup of coffee with good friends, and will be remembered fondly for her great cooking skills. Margaret made the best Swedish Meatballs in the world. She was a Homemaker and was formerly employed at Nylint toys. Survived by her children, Lorraine (Dick) Miller of Rockford, Roger (Karen) Olsen of Rockton, daughter in law, Lynn Olsen of Rockford; grandchildren, Tara (Ron) Oakes, Dale (Tami) Miller, Matt (Matt) Olsen, Mark (Amy) Olsen, Josh Olsen; numerous great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; brother, Arvid (Sonja) Johnson, of California; sister, Edith (Richard) Ehrenstrom of Wisconsin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Rudy Olsen, sister, Doris Peterson and brother Edward Johnson. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Funeral & Cremation Service, 1340 South Alpine Rd. Rockford, at Colonial Village. Pastor Scott Nesse will officiate. Memorials to the Deaconess Fund at Maywood Evangelical Free Church. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. To share a memory or condolence online, please visit www.graceFH.com . Church. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. To share a memory or condolence online, please visit www.graceFH.com .