Elaine M Olson Obituary
The family announces the passing of Elaine M Olson of Barnesville, Minnesota on November 7, 2026. Elaine, born on February 27, 1929, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elaine M Olson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter W. Garven and Gladys Garven (Spurgeon); her husband Lewis L. Olson, Jr.; and her siblings, Dorothy Garven, Phyllis Brewer (Larry) and Thomas Garven (Pam).
She is survived by: her children, Dwight Olson (Deb), Scott Olson and Mary Strom (David); her grandchildren, Melanie Dollison (Jay), Lisa Dykes (Chris) and Zach Olson (Meghan); and her great grandchildren, Meredith Olson, Elliott Olson, Brady Dollison, Colm Dykes and Lochlan Dykes.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St James United Church (201 3rd St SE, Barnesville, MN 56514). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Rosemound Cemetery (17167 165th Ave S, Barnesville, MN 56514).
The family encourages memorials to be directed to St. James United Church of Christ, Barnesville, MN.
