Glen Eric Olsen, 62, of Earlville, IL, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota, IL. He was born May 6, 1962, in Mendota, IL, the son of Harold and Elaine (Anderson) Olsen. Glen was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville. He graduated from Earlville High School in 1980. His passion was farming, he was able to farm with both his grandfather and father for several years. He also worked for area farmers. Glen enjoyed helping people in the community with odd jobs and maintenance. Glen was a diehard Chicago Bears fan.
He is survived by his siblings, Robert “Bob” Olsen of Earlville, IL and Jean Slott of Batavia, IL; his niece, Jessica (Josh) Gates of Geneva, IL; his nephew, Jake Slott of North Aurora; his aunt, Avis Rosenow of Tampico, IL; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Elaine, and his companion, Michelle Nash.
A Visitation in Glen’s honor will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville. A Celebration of Glen’s Life will be held following the visitation at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the church with Pastor Denise Rode officiating. Burial will be private at Precinct Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
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Earlville, IL 60518
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He is survived by his siblings, Robert “Bob” Olsen of Earlville, IL and Jean Slott of Batavia, IL; his niece, Jessica (Josh) Gates of Geneva, IL; his nephew, Jake Slott of North Aurora; his aunt, Avis Rosenow of Tampico, IL; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Elaine, and his companion, Michelle Nash.
A Visitation in Glen’s honor will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville. A Celebration of Glen’s Life will be held following the visitation at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the church with Pastor Denise Rode officiating. Burial will be private at Precinct Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
407 S. Ottawa St. ~ PO Box 808
Earlville, IL 60518
815-246-6491
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