Michael John "Mike" Olson
August 8, 1952 — February 4, 2011
Michael John “Mike” Olson, 58, of Marion, died Friday, February 4, 2011, at his home following a sudden illness. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2011, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion by Rev. Dennis Johnson. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Private Family Inurnment: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, at a later date.
Survivors include his mother, Vera Olson; 3 brothers, Ron, Jay, and Randy (Amy) Olson; 2 nephews, Tyler (Keisha) and Andrew Olson; 3 nieces, Amee (Michael) Lane, Hannah and Rachel Olson; 2 grand-nephews, Titus Olson and Max Lane; and numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Mike was born August 8, 1952, in Marion, Iowa, the son of Jonas and Vera (Irvine) Olson. He graduated from Marion Independent High School in 1971. Mike worked at Kwik Way for a number of years and then with Olson Brothers Sodding and Landscaping, Inc. He liked to fish, play golf, and spend time with his nieces and nephews. Mike’s favorite past time was cooking and spending time with family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Mike’s memory.
Please sign our online guestbook for Mike at www.murdochfuneral home.com under obituaries.
Survivors include his mother, Vera Olson; 3 brothers, Ron, Jay, and Randy (Amy) Olson; 2 nephews, Tyler (Keisha) and Andrew Olson; 3 nieces, Amee (Michael) Lane, Hannah and Rachel Olson; 2 grand-nephews, Titus Olson and Max Lane; and numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Mike was born August 8, 1952, in Marion, Iowa, the son of Jonas and Vera (Irvine) Olson. He graduated from Marion Independent High School in 1971. Mike worked at Kwik Way for a number of years and then with Olson Brothers Sodding and Landscaping, Inc. He liked to fish, play golf, and spend time with his nieces and nephews. Mike’s favorite past time was cooking and spending time with family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Mike’s memory.
Please sign our online guestbook for Mike at www.murdochfuneral home.com under obituaries.
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