Marguerite J. “Peg” Olson, 82, Fairbury, died at 11:02 am Friday, November 29, 2024 in Fairbury.
Peg was born July 12, 1942 in Fairbury, IL the daughter of Jerold and Jeanne Moore Vaughan. She married Warren J. Olson on June 20, 1964 in Fairbury. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2010.
Surviving are two daughters, Jennifer (Greg Engel) Rebholz, Bloomington, IL, Heidi (Jeff) Rieger, Bettendorf, IA; five grandchildren, Abbey (Kyle) Richardson, Ryan Rebholz, Natalie, Dylan, and Bryce Rieger; one great grandson, Jett Richardson; two brothers, Dan (Peggy) Vaughan, David (Alice) Vaughan; one sister, Jill (Roger) Braun; one brother-in-law, Mick Zollers and two sisters-in-law, Carol Vaughan, and Dian Vaughan and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Jack Vaughan, one sister, Kathy Zollers and a nephew, Kurt Zollers.
Peg was a 1964 graduate of Illinois State University, Normal obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She worked as an elementary school teacher for many years. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury, Daughters of the American Revolution and the WELCA women’s organization of the church.
Most of all, Peg loved her family and friends. She was especially proud to tell stories about her grandchildren. Peg was the rock/matriarch of her family and extended family.
Visitation will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury from 1:00 to 3:00pm Thursday, December 12, 2024, followed by a 3:00 pm memorial service at the church with Pastor Nathan Frieg officiating. A private burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury in the spring/summer. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorials be given to SELCAS (ambulance service – Fairbury, IL).
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