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IL SR2188

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Laura Murphy

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Burt Olsson of Park Ridge passed away on August 26, 2016
  • Founded the Kalo Foundation in 2006 to preserve Park Ridge's art history and educated local students about the Kalo Shop's hand-wrought silver works from the early 20th century
  • His father, Yngve Olsson, was a Scandinavian immigrant silversmith who became co-owner of the Kalo Shop in 1959; the shop closed in 1970
  • Participated in the Park Ridge Gilbert and Sullivan Society, which staged Victorian-era operas
  • Survived by his wife Iris, daughters Lisa Heim, Sonia Hayden, and Kristina Zehren, and grandchildren Benjamin, Rebecca, Michael, and Dylan

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL - BURT OLSSON

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

11/16/2016

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