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Obits > 2006 - Joyce K. Olson

Transcribed by Deb Thormahlen

Joyce K. Olson

 

            Joyce Kathryn Olson, 74, of Jasper, IN, formerly of Prophetstown and Polo, departed her earthly life on April 2, 2005 at her home surrounded by her family.  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church, Prophetstown with the Rev. Steve Seitz, Pastor of Shilo United Methodist Church, Jasper and the Rev. Sandy Harbour,  Pastor of the Prophetstown United Methodist Church, officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.  Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, IL at 2 p.m. Thursday.  A memorial has been established.  The Gibson & Son Funeal Home, Prophetstown is handling the arrangements.

            Joyce was a passionate woman who shared her talents and interests in music, knitting, quilting, baking and reading with anyone who wanted to learn.

            She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Rev. Paul Olson, Japser, IN, sons and daughters-in-law, David and Wendy, Yorba Linda, CA, John, Japser, IN, Mark and Ellen, Roscoe, IL, Stephen and LeAnne, Rockton, IL, grandchildren, Sandra, Matthew, Andrew, and Samantha, and her special aunt, Kathryn Wolfe, Sterling, IL.

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