Donna Jean Olson Obituary
The memory of Donna Jean Olson of Forest City, Iowa, who passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna Jean Olson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hubbard Thurston and Amy Thurston; her husband Phil Olson; and her siblings, Phyllis Schwichtenberg, BeBe Jensen and Ronald Thurston.
She is survived by: her children, Vana Gilchrist (Ron), Connie Hornberg (Ben), Julie Knapper (Doug) and Matt (Cindy); her grandchildren, Amy Thorne (Phil), Derek Hornberg (Sarah), Dustin Hornberg, Aaron Knapper (Tierra), Joe Knapper, Sarah Harthan (Ben) and John Knapper; her great grandchildren, Septus Thorne, Alden Hornberg, Oliver Hornberg, Dakota Knapper, Peyton Knapper, Dozier Knapper, Rebekah Harthan and Madelyn Harthan; and her brother Jack. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
