Rose O. Olson

Rose O. Olson, 92, of Kingsford, passed away peacefully from this world on January 22, 2017 at the Freeman Nursing Home. Rose was born on August 9, 1924 in Hermansville, Mich. the daughter of the late Henry and Ida (King) Mercier. Rose moved with her family to the Kingsford area in the 1920's. Following the death of her mother, Rose cared for her father and siblings before moving to Chicago, IL. On Apri123, 1949 Rose married Carl Olson at American Martyrs Church and he preceded her in death in 1995. Rose and Carl operated a farm in Aurora, Wis. for many years growing potatoes and other vegetables. When the family moved to Kingsford, Rose worked at the Modern Laundry and Kay's Pasties. In her retirement, Rose enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and family in the Kingsford area. Rose was a life-long devout Catholic and was active in American Martyrs Parish. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed family gatherings especially visits from grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Rumpf of Waukesha, Wis; three sons, Rodney “Butch” (Barb), Bruce (Ann), and Marty Olson, all of the Kingsford area; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 2 step-great-grandchildren; a sister and lifelong friend, Genevieve (Sr. Jeanne Rene) Mercier of St. Louis, MO, many nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Robert Rushford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; a son, Richard; her parents, Henry and Ida Mercier; two stepmothers, Gertrude and Olive Mercier; 5 brothers: Clifford, Adrian, Elmer, Arthur, and Rev. Henry Mercier; an infant grandchild, Renae Marie Rumpf; and a son in-law, Ronald Rumpf. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 am at the Kingsford Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Friday at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to American Martyrs Parish Mission. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of the Freeman Nursing Home for the fine care they gave their Mother over the years. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Rose Olson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Kingsford Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Rose O. Olson

August 9, 1924 - January 22, 2017