Gwendolyn Olesen Obituary

We bid farewell to Gwendolyn Olesen of Madison, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 20, 2026 at the age of 87. Gwendolyn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gwendolyn Olesen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Hank Kringen-Bokker and Sigrid Kringen-Bokker; and her husband Lerue J. Olesen. She is survived by: her son Lyle Olesen (Stacy) of Madison, SD; her grandchildren, Landon, Levi Olesen of Madison, SD and Jaden Chen (Ben); her great grandchild Winnie Chen of Springhill, TN.; her son Larry Olesen (Heather) of Madison, SD; her grandsons, Lane (Hali Selseth) of Sabin, MN, Logan Olesen (Sheyanne Sonne) of Ethan, SD and Laken Olesen (Charlotte Sewell) of Madison, SD; her sister-in-law Peggy Olesen; and her close friend Lee Tisland of Volga, SD..