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Mary Lee Olson, of Taylors Falls died suddenly at her home Monday, April 27 at the age of 65.

Mary was born October 9, 1943 in Frederic, Wisc. to Manley and Gladys Amundson. She graduated from Luck High School in 1961. On June 13, 1963 she married Stuart Olson in St. Paul, MN. Mary was a home maker for many years raising her four children. She was employed outside the home at F & A Dairy in Dresser and the Dalles House in St. Croix Falls until her retirement. She enjoyed home decorating and flower gardening. No one could decorate for the Christmas Season better than Mary.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Manley and Gladys. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Stuart; son Jay (Kathy) Olson of Vadnais Heights, their children Andrea, Anthony, Alexander; daughters Kristen (Christopher) Olson of Blaine, their children Miranda, Erika; Kari (David) Forsythe of Wausau, their children Jonathan, Daniel, Joshua; Karla (Scott) Rivers of Coon Rapids.

Funeral services Thursday, April 30 at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola with Dr. Rolland Robinson, officiating. Music was provided by David and Daniel Forsythe. Private interment in Kahbakong Cemetery, Taylors Falls.

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