Jolante Olson
October 02, 2019
Obituary
Jolante K. Olson, age 67 of Darlington, WI passed away while surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington. She was born March 27, 1952 in Belmont, WI the daughter of Harvey and Eileen (Richards) Speth. Jolante was born and raised in Belmont where she graduated from Belmont High School in 1970. In 1971, she moved to Darlington where she met the love of her life Jerry I. Olson. They were united in marriage on March 10, 1973 at Grace Lutheran Church in Darlington. Jolante worked as a bookkeeper for Darlington FS and Hallada Motors in Dodgeville, WI. In 1997, she was hired as Lafayette County's Fair Secretary where she worked until her health issues would no longer allow her to work, retiring on May 12, 2019. Jolante is survived by her husband Jerry at home; two brothers: David (Karen) Speth of Milton, WI, and Daniel (Gayle) Speth of Belmont; three sisters: Donna Tierney of Platteville, WI, Deanne Bennett of Darlington, and Joanne Helms of Mineral Point, WI; a sister-in-law: Joyce Speth of Belmont; her special family: April Brandt of Belmont, Alix Brandt of Madison, WI, and A.J. Brandt of Darlington and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother: Donald Speth; one sister: Judy Palzkill; and four brothers-in-law: Pat Tierney, Clarence Bennett, Buss Helms, and James Palzkill. Jolante was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Darlington but also enjoyed attending the church she grew up in, Peace Lutheran Church in Belmont. She will always be remembered as a very caring person who always worried about taking care of others before herself. Jolante enjoyed baking sweets for whoever she felt was in need. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 7, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Peace Lutheran Church (346 S. Mound Ave, Belmont) with Rev. Robin Luckey officiating. A visitation will be held Monday, October 7, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. until 12:45 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Jolante's name.
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Lori Neumann
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Jolante was a great woman and adored her family and friends. She did so much for our community! She will be sadly missed.
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Mike Byrne
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Jolante was such a caring person. She revived the Fair in Lafayette County. I will always remember her as having a Caring Heart.
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Marsha Kremer
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For so many years, Jolante was a great help to the Lafayette County 4-H Horse Project, especially during the Lafayette Co. Fair horse show each year. We'll remember her great energy and miss her dedication to all of our 4-H members.
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Rhonda wonders
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My sympathy to Jerry and the whole family. Jalante always had lots of conversation whenever I ran into her always concerned about everyone else .Heartfelt sympathy, Tom and Rhonda Wonders
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Mike Martin
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My Thoughts and Prayers are with You Jolante and Your Family. Take Care!
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Marilyn Whalen
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A lovely lady that will be missed. So sorry for your loss. Good memories will help in time. Sympathy to the entire family.