Kathleen Margaret Olson (Kating)
October 28, 1963 — August 18, 2010
Kathleen Margaret (Kating) Olson, 46, of Marion, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Funeral services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at the New Covenant Bible Church, 1800 46th St. NE, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Matt Proctor of Cornerstone Church. The family will greet friends: 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion and one hour prior to services at the church. Burial: 2:30 p.m., Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion.
Kathleen is survived by her husband, Jeff; three children, Jonathan, Hannah, and Laura; parents, John & Judy Kating of Rolling Meadows, IL; a brother, Jim (Mary) Kating of Hoffman Estates, IL; sister-in-law, Mary Younggren (Joe Silitz) of Golden Valley, MN; mother-in-law, Ellen (Merrill) Golliet of Edina, MN; five nephews; and many other extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Margaret & Edward Krubl and Merle & Jim Kating.
Kathleen was born October 28, 1963 in Arlington Heights, IL, the daughter of John and Judy (Krubl) Kating. She graduated in 1981 from William Fremd High School in Palatine, IL; earned her BA in Elementary Education in 1986 from Gustavas Adolphus College and Masters in Education in 1998 from the University of St. Thomas. On July 16, 1994, Kathleen was united in marriage to Jeff Olson at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights, IL. She was a member of the Cornerstone Church (EFCA) of Marion where she was the Deaconess of Worship for many years, and was also a member of the P.E.O. Chapter OP and former member of P.E.O. Chapter JX.
Kathleen was a woman of grace, had a deep love of life, and a strong, amazing faith. Her music, with voice and piano, brought joy to many. She was a total teacher, who inspired and nurtured in all areas in her life. Kathleen was passionately committed to her husband, children, family, and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Memorials may be directed in Kathleen’s honor to Cornerstone Church, 999 44th St., Ste 2000, Marion, IA 52302 or the Kathleen Olson Memorial at Bank of the West, 770 7th Ave., Marion, IA 52302.
Please sign our online guestbook for Kathleen at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Kathleen is survived by her husband, Jeff; three children, Jonathan, Hannah, and Laura; parents, John & Judy Kating of Rolling Meadows, IL; a brother, Jim (Mary) Kating of Hoffman Estates, IL; sister-in-law, Mary Younggren (Joe Silitz) of Golden Valley, MN; mother-in-law, Ellen (Merrill) Golliet of Edina, MN; five nephews; and many other extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Margaret & Edward Krubl and Merle & Jim Kating.
Kathleen was born October 28, 1963 in Arlington Heights, IL, the daughter of John and Judy (Krubl) Kating. She graduated in 1981 from William Fremd High School in Palatine, IL; earned her BA in Elementary Education in 1986 from Gustavas Adolphus College and Masters in Education in 1998 from the University of St. Thomas. On July 16, 1994, Kathleen was united in marriage to Jeff Olson at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights, IL. She was a member of the Cornerstone Church (EFCA) of Marion where she was the Deaconess of Worship for many years, and was also a member of the P.E.O. Chapter OP and former member of P.E.O. Chapter JX.
Kathleen was a woman of grace, had a deep love of life, and a strong, amazing faith. Her music, with voice and piano, brought joy to many. She was a total teacher, who inspired and nurtured in all areas in her life. Kathleen was passionately committed to her husband, children, family, and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Memorials may be directed in Kathleen’s honor to Cornerstone Church, 999 44th St., Ste 2000, Marion, IA 52302 or the Kathleen Olson Memorial at Bank of the West, 770 7th Ave., Marion, IA 52302.
Please sign our online guestbook for Kathleen at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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