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Olga M. Songg-Stratton
1952 - 2012
BORN
1952
DIED
2012
Olga Songg-Stratton Obituary
Olga was born April 21, 1952 in San Jose, Costa Rica, the daughter of Jose Joaquin Songg and Alba Pinto. She was of the Catholic Faith.
She was a graduate of the University of Costa Rica with a BA Degree. Olga worked at the Lawrence Public Library as the Inter Library Loan Coordinator.
She married John Stratton on April 21, 1990 in Lindsborg, KS. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include: her parents, Jose and Alba, San Jose, Costa Rica; her son Matthew W. Burge, Kansas City, Kansas; two sisters, Eugenia Songg, San Jose, Costa Rica and Ana Lucia Songg, and a brother, Jorge Songg, both of New York City, NY.
Olga loved sunsets over the prairie and the sea. She was a vivacious person in life, who loved her Family and her Faith.
She will lie in state after 2 pm, Tuesday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, where the family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the Oncology Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
On line condolences may be sent to: www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Olga Songg-Stratton
6 Entries
Cindy Baldwin
April 13, 2012
John,I was so sorry to hear of Olga's passing. Thinking of you and your family at this time. From a friend from your Bethany days.
Vilma Silverman
April 12, 2012
John, I wish you strength and as much peace as you can muster. I am so very sorry to hear about Olga's passing. I know there is nothing I can tell you that can take away any of the pain. All I can offer is my solidarity. I will miss Olga and I am remembering her sense of humor, her laughter, her vivacity and her enjoyment of life's moments. Now that the "lucha" is done, there is no more illness or suffering. Much love to you and to Matt.
Carl & Kathi Sanders
April 11, 2012
We both feel for your loss, John and family. The world is at loss for the person that Olga was. She lives on in our memories.
Cecilia Huddleston
April 10, 2012
I was heartbroken to hear of Olga's passing on from this life. John, I hope you are holding up although I know it isn't easy having recently lost someone I loved, too. Olga was a very unique and extraordinary lady and she will be missed not only by her loved ones but also her co-workers and those of us that knew her through working along side her in Interlibrary Loan. We will all think of you in the time ahead and wish the best for you.
Kate Boyd
April 10, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you John.
Sharon Roullins
April 9, 2012
I am saddened at the loss of a former co-worker. My thoughts and prayers to her family and the great staff at Lawrence Public Library. Your sweet spirit will be missed.
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