
Jane Olson
May 04, 1948 - December 15, 2024
Obituary
K. Jane Olson, age 76, of rural Darlington, WI, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home after a long battle with renal cell carcinoma with her family by her side. She was born May 4, 1948, in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Vernon and Amie (Seffrood) Smith. Jane grew up in the rural Darlington area her entire life and graduated from Darlington High School in 1966. The next year, in October of 1967, she married her best friend and soulmate, David Olson at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington. Together they lived in Lamont Township where they farmed and raised their family.
Jane is survived by her husband Dave at home; her children: Angie Jane (Chuck) Olson-Garvey, Scott (Kris Dalton) Olson, Dan (Natasha) Olson, and Amie (Timmy) O'Brien; 8 grandchildren; Derek (Cassie) Siegenthaler, Dylan (Jena) Siegenthaler, Janelle (Joel) Weller, Reese Olson, Porter Olson, Chloe Jane, Aubrey & Ellie O'Brien; 5 great-grandchildren; Ryker, Ada Jane, Paysen, Evelyn, Ann and a new arrival in March; two sisters: Judy Riley and Marge Lee; many nieces and nephews and her beloved cat Ava. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother: Jim smith; a sister: Marcene Vondra; and a son-in-law: Joel Meylor.
Jane was an incredibly talented individual who spent many years sharing her talents of interior decorating with those who entrusted her to decorate their homes. When she wasn't working on the farm or decorating, she enjoyed playing cards, traveling, gambling trips to the casino, and playing Mahjong. Her family was the single most important thing in Jane's life, and she always made sure they knew how proud she was of them. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home (508 Main St., Darlington). A private family funeral service will be held at a later date with burial being held in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
A memorial fund has been established in Jane's name.