In Loving Memory - Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home

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aura Olsen, age 101, of Storm Lake, Iowa passed away December 7, 2010 in Storm
Lake.
Laura “Lucille” (Baysinger) Olsen was born December 30, 1908 in Witt, Illinois. She was the
youngest daughter of Alfred and Carrie (Smith) Baysinger. When she was seven years old her
family moved from Illinois to Fonda, Iowa. They lived in the area for several years and then
moved to rural Rembrandt, Iowa.
It was here that Lucille made the acquaintance of Martin Olsen Jr. They were united in
marriage on February 19, 1925 at the Methodist Parsonage in Cherokee, Iowa. Together they
were blessed with two children: Dorothy Mae and David William.
They spent the next eleven years on the “Olsen family home place”, west of Rembrandt,
engaged in farming. In order to settle the estate, the farm was sold and Martin and Lucille
continued farming in Heron Lake, Minnesota and Murdock, Minnesota. In 1941 Lucille was
confirmed at Rolling Forks Lutheran Church in Sedan, Minnesota where the family was
members. Several years later they quit farming and moved back to Iowa spending the years in
Storm Lake and Peterson, Iowa. They were members of the United Methodist church in
Peterson where Lucille was a member of the Ladies Aide.
Lucille’s family was first and foremost in her life. She enjoyed a warm, loving relationship
with her parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great
grandchildren. Five generations in all. Nothing brought her more happiness than spending
time and visiting with family and friends. She was a meticulous housekeeper who also loved to
cook. Bread making and cinnamon rolls were enjoyed by all who knew her.
Lucille possessed a spirited personality, liked to tease, had a mischievous streak and a
wonderful sense of humor. She was blessed with a generous nature, willing to give and help
someone less fortunate than she. Her memory was a remarkable gift. She was a treasure of
information as to birth dates, names, events, etc. When we wanted to know something it was
always, “ask Grandma Lucy”. She retained this wonderful gift until her death. She will be
deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
On February 6, 1996 her husband, Martin, passed away. Their marriage had lasted seventy
-one years. Lucille entered Methodist Manor on August 20, 1997 and died there on December
7, 2010. May God bless her memory.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Dorothy Tam of Storm Lake, Iowa;
and David (Shirley) Olsen of Peterson, Iowa; grandchildren: Sherry (Manny) Aryanpur of La
Jolla, California; Becky (Bill) Eimermann of Dow City, Iowa; Bonnie (Brian) Allers of LaPorte
City, Iowa; David (Cindy) Olsen of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Debbie (Lonnie) Pedersen of
Wapakoneta, Ohio; and Dennis (Karen) Olsen of Alton, Illinois; great grandchildren: Rob (Lynn)
Fiorendino of Columbia Heights, Minnesota; Gene (Ann Marie) Fiorendino of Storm Lake, Iowa;
Mark Eimermann of Dow City, Iowa; Jill (Brent) Millis of Des Moines, Iowa; Noelle (Shawn)
Pedersen of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Matthew (Nicky) Allers of LeClair, Iowa; Bonnie Marie
(Joe) McLaughlin of Fort Worth, Texas; Katie (Todd) Toeppelmier of Washington Township,
Ohio; David (Adair) Olsen of Honolulu, Hawaii; Alex Allers of Davenport, Iowa; Garrod (Jessica)
Pedersen of Mayfield Heights, Ohio; Ian Olsen of Houston, Texas; seven great-great
grandchildren; extended family and many friends.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; one sister; one
grandson; and two sons-in-law.
In Loving Memory
Laura “Lucille” Olsen
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;
He leadeth me beside still waters.
He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff,
they comfort me; Thou preparest a
table before me in the presence of
mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and
mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
—Psalm 23
e wish to express our gratitude for the kindness evidenced in thought
and deed, and for your attendance at this service. Please join us for
lunch and a time of fellowship at the funeral home immediately following the
service.
— T h e F a m i l y o f L u c i l l e O l s e n
IN MEMORY OF
Laura “Lucille” Olsen
December 30, 1908—December 7, 2010
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home
Storm Lake, Iowa
CLERGY
Reverend Connie Spitzack
PIANIST
Karen Pender
SOLOIST
Wende Douglas
“Just As I Am Without One Plea”
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
“Amazing Grace”
“How Great Thou Art”
INURNMENT
Oakland Cemetery
Peterson, Iowa
Arrangements by
F R A T Z K E & J E N S E N F U N E R A L H O M E S
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