Jane Dianne Olson, 65, of Waterman, IL passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. She was born July 27, 1941 in Brainerd, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Eusebia Rooney Bisek. Jane lead a full and active life. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1959 and was an avid reader and had a love and vast knowledge of literature. She worked in the Little Rock, Arkansas School system during her children's elementary years. She formerly was employed for K-Mart for twenty years in personnel services.
Jane was a free spirit. She married Geno, her soul mate, a wild and crazy musician on July 27, 1982. During their nearly twenty-five years together they shared many interests. They built a traveling bus and remodeled an old farm house with their own hands. They took many trips together. Jane loved her husband, home, pet, and her wildflower garden, and maintaining all of it. Jane will be missed by many who knew her to be someone who lived to serve others and had an outstanding work ethic. Jane's motto in life was "somebody's got to do it." Her free spirit is now truly free for eternity.
She now leaves behind her husband, Eugene "Geno" Olson, their pet maltese, Taylor; one son, John David Schalow; two daughters, Deborah Lynn Schalow and Jacqueline Kay Schalow; one step daughter, Tiffanie Lynne Olson; her brother, John (Jo) Bisek of Houston, TX; her sister, Jeannie Kunkle of Minneapolis, MN; several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a dear friend, Mildred Miller of DeKalb.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Dorothy Arlene Bisek.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Fox Valley Older Adults in Sandwich. Visitation will be from noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Older Adults. Memorials may be directed to Sandwich Veterinary Hospital.
Jane was a free spirit. She married Geno, her soul mate, a wild and crazy musician on July 27, 1982. During their nearly twenty-five years together they shared many interests. They built a traveling bus and remodeled an old farm house with their own hands. They took many trips together. Jane loved her husband, home, pet, and her wildflower garden, and maintaining all of it. Jane will be missed by many who knew her to be someone who lived to serve others and had an outstanding work ethic. Jane's motto in life was "somebody's got to do it." Her free spirit is now truly free for eternity.
She now leaves behind her husband, Eugene "Geno" Olson, their pet maltese, Taylor; one son, John David Schalow; two daughters, Deborah Lynn Schalow and Jacqueline Kay Schalow; one step daughter, Tiffanie Lynne Olson; her brother, John (Jo) Bisek of Houston, TX; her sister, Jeannie Kunkle of Minneapolis, MN; several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a dear friend, Mildred Miller of DeKalb.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Dorothy Arlene Bisek.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Fox Valley Older Adults in Sandwich. Visitation will be from noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Older Adults. Memorials may be directed to Sandwich Veterinary Hospital.
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