Mary A. (Luhmann) Olson

Mary A. Olson, age 81, of Winona, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living in Winona.

She was born on October 5, 1942, in Stockton, MN, to Fred and Mathilda (Burfeind) Luhmann, and was a graduate of Winona High School.

Mary was united in marriage with Eugene H. “Gene” Olson on July 29, 1961, at the St. Stanislaus Kostka Rectory in Winona, and he preceded her in death on February 3, 2022. 

She was a member of St. Martin’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Winona.  Mary will be remembered for her enjoyment of traveling with Gene, especially two memorable Mississippi River cruises on the American Queen.

Mary is survived by her sister, Shirley Thomas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers, and two sisters.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the funeral service at 11 AM on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home, 376 E. Sarnia St., Winona.  The Reverend Kyle Lewis of St. Martin’s Ev. Lutheran Church will officiate.  Mary will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Winona.

Online condolences or memories may be left for Mary’s family at www.watkowski-mulyck.com.