Olga Inez Gardas, nee Rivera Silvestrini.  Beloved wife of more than 40 years to the late Edward.  Loving sister of Maria (Bob), Julia and her late brothers Francisco and Wilfredo.  She leaves many loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  Olga was born and raised in Puerto Rico where she attended primary and secondary schools.  She graduated from the University of San Herman, Puerto Rico with a BA, and the University of Illinois with a Masters both in social work which she did all her career.  Olga enjoyed traveling and doing good things for others.  We all love and miss you deeply.  Visitation 4 to 9pm Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside.  Will lie in state from 9am until time of Funeral Service 10am Friday, June 16, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11500 German Church Rd., Burr Ridge, IL 60527.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church (address above) appreciated.  Funeral home phone 708/352-6500