Rosemary Olson

CROSS PLAINS - Rosemary "Rosie" (Griffin) Olson, age 82, of Cross Plains, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday November 8, 2009 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born October 31, 1927 in Madison, the daughter of Earl and Gladys (Stebnitz) Murphy Sr. Rosie married Roger Griffin on December 7, 1947 in Madison. Roger preceded her in death in September 10,1989. Later she married Edward "Bud" Olson. Bud also preceded her in death in November 4, 2005. Rosie attended Mill Creek and Ray Hollow grade school, and graduated from Arena High School in 1945. Rosie loved her family more than anything in this world, and enjoyed her Irish herritage. She also loved watching the Packers, Brewers and Badger sports. Rosie loved playing games like Euchre and Cribbage. Rosie is survived by her 6 children; Daryl "Tom" Griffin of Wisconsin Dells, Randine (fianc Lee Graves) Foye of Arena, Susan (Brent) Duhr of Mazomanie, John (Darlene) Griffin of Black Earth, Wendy Stanford of Verona, Jean (Mike) Jones of Verona.12 grandchildren; Donald R. (Tricia) Griffin, Todd (Angie) Clary, Trent (Val) Clary, Tricia (Don) Clary, Corey (Belinda) Duhr, Scott (Sarah) Duhr, Kristin (Adrian) Maier, Sara Griffin, Brady Griffin, Anthony Stanford, Alex Stanford, and Brittany Jones.14 great grandchildren.She is also survived by siblings; Donald (Marilyn) Murphy, Francis (Joanne) Murphy, Robert (Donna) Murphy, Earl (Marie) Murphy Jr., Gladys Smith, Janet (Stan) Wetter, Tom (Mary) Murphy, Pat (Merle) Leifker, and sisters-in-law Kitty and Sharon Murphy.Rosie is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Roger Griffin, husband Edward Olson, brothers Harlan, Wendell and Jerry Murphy, and brother-in-law Joseph Smith. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at ST. BARNABAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 113 E. Division St. Mazomanie, at 11:00 am on Wednesday November 11, 2009 with Fr. William Vernon and Fr. John Del Priore presiding. Burial will be at St. Barnabas Catholic Cemetery in Mazomanie. A Visitation will held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday November 10, 2009 at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave. Middleton, and also at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the time of the service.The family would like to thank the people at Girlie's Manor in Cross Plains for their care, and also the nursing staff from the 11th floor at Meriter Hospital.Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Cemetery: Burial will be at St. Barnabas Catholic Cemetery in Mazomanie Visitation: A Visitation will held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday November 10, 2009 at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave. Middleton, and also at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at ST. BARNABAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 113 E. Division St. Mazomanie, at 11:00 am on Wednesday November 11, 2009 with Fr. William Vernon and Fr. John Del Priore presiding.