Sister Stella A. Olson
January 29, 1940 ~ July 7, 2024
Born in:
Mandan, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
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Sister Stella Olson completed her earthly journey July 7, 2024, one day before the 40th anniversary of the death of her mother. Stella Ann Olson was born to Arthur W. and Agnes Tharp Olson on January 29, 1940, in Mandan, ND. She attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Grade School and Mandan High School graduating in 1957. She graduated from Bismarck Junior College in 1959 and became a legal stenographer. She married Thomas D. Kautzman in 1959 and moved to Fargo where they made their home. Tamara, Eric, Rex, and Craig were born of this marriage. During this time, she was active in the Mrs. Jaycees and Nativity Catholic Church.
An impending divorce took her back to work in the public sector at Dakota Hospital. Ten years after the divorce she was called to religious life and entered the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She professed vows June 22, 1997. Following graduation from the University of Mary in 1998 she served in various capacities until retirement.
Preceding her in death were her parents and siblings, Arthur II, John, Dennis, and Jane Harsh. Surviving Sister Stella are her children, Tamara (Steve) Kraft, Eric (Deborah) Kautzman, Rex (Karen) Kautzman, and Craig (Jennifer) Kautzman; her grandchildren, Brian, Anna, and Kate Kautzman, Teagan, Ingrid and Karsten Kautzman, Bohdi and Meliah, Michael (Ashley) Kraft, and Mitchell (Kristina) Kraft; and great-grandchildren, Ivan and Autum, Grayden and Izora. Her religious community, Sisters of the Presentation, and Associates/FON also mourn her loss.
Prayer Service is 6:30 pm Monday, July 15, 2024, at St. Joseph Chapel at Riverview. Funeral Mass is 10:30 am Tuesday, July 16 at Nativity Church of Fargo. Visitation is one hour before each service.
Services
Visitation - Monday: July 15, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Riverview Place Chapel
5300 12th St S
Fargo, North Dakota 58104
(701) 237-4700
https://www.chilivingcommunities.org/locations/north-dakota/riverview-place
Wake: July 15, 2024 6:30 pm
Riverview Place Chapel
5300 12th St S
Fargo, North Dakota 58104
(701) 237-4700
https://www.chilivingcommunities.org/locations/north-dakota/riverview-place
Visitation - Tuesday: July 16, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
Funeral Mass - Tuesday: July 16, 2024 10:30 am
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
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Fr. Tim Bushy
I have found memories of sister Stella from the time we met at Nativity and the time we spent in small Christian communities and I’ve heard devotion to her faith. She has been called to new life and is now with the Lord my heartfelt sympathies go out to her family.
We have wonderful memories of Stella growing up and at Nativity. She was a friend to all. During her time at Riverview I enjoyed a daily visit with Sister Stella. If you had a question…Stella was always there to help you find an answer or solution. Sister Stella will live on in our hearts. Sending prayers for all.
I have passed through many halls meeting up with Sister Stella at Dakota Clinic/Hospital when I was employed at Dakota Clinic, and also shared the same faith community at Nativity Catholic Church for many years. “May the Angels Welcome Her with open Arms to Paradise”
Peace,
Sster Ruth Geraets pbvm, Aberdeen