Zona Mary Olson, 87, of Sheridan, passed on to her eternal reward on May 17, 2008 at Westview Health Care Center in Sheridan, WY. A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield. Father William Osborn will officiate. www.thelenfuneralhome.com

Zona was born to Louie and Mary Fryrear November 15, 1920 in Zell, SD. She graduated from Redfield High School in 1939. Zona married "Ole" Orren D. Olson on July 15, 1940. Zona and Ole had two daughters, Joan and Jean.

Zona was totally devoted to her family and home. The "empty nest" years brought her to work for Wells Fargo Bank in Aberdeen SD. Later she was focused on care giving for Ole until his death in 1993 after a prolonged illness. Zona's many faithful friends in Aberdeen kept her busy with Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and fun times. Later she moved to Minnesota to be closer to Leon and Joan. By 2002 they made their home in Sheridan, WY with Zona living at Westview Health Care Center, an assisted living facility. Zona enjoyed the family gatherings, birthday parties, and holidays here in Sheridan until recently when the effects of Parkinson's Disease progressed.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Ole, her parents, and a sister, Dona Dulany. Zona is survived by her daughter, Jean Sumption (Gerry) and granddaughter, Kelli Eastburn (Bret) of Tucson, Arizona. Also Joan Eliason (Leon), and grandchildren, Steve Eliason (Kim), Susie Burgess (Dan), Kari Eliason, Mary Linden (Aaron), Peter Eliason (Colette) all of Sheridan, WY, and Mother Mary Elizabeth, O.C.D. of Denmark, WI. Zona has been blessed with sixteen great-grandchildren.

A Christian Wake Service will be held at Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 8:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheridan on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 10:00 am.

Memorials in Zona's name may be sent to: The Holy name of Jesus Monastery, 6100 Pepper Road, Denmark, WI 54208.