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Service:
A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday,
June 17, 2021 at Camp Butler National Cemetery,
Springfield
Funeral home:
Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur
Obituary
Donna L. Olsen, 84, of Mount Pulaski,
formerly of Decatur, passed away January 18, 2021 at
Vonderlieth Living Center.
A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday,
June 17, 2021 at Camp Butler National Cemetery,
Springfield. Memorials in Donna’s honor may be given
to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,1 Bachrach Ct,
Decatur, IL 62526; the ASPCA, PO Box 96929,
Washington, DC 20090-6929; or to a charity of your
choice. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur,
is assisting the family.
Donna was born June 17, 1936 in Lincoln, Illinois,
the daughter of Kenneth Riley and Mildred Irene
(Turner) Jones. She married Don Eric Olsen on August
31, 1958 and he preceded her in death on May 27,
2016. Donna was a teacher and secretary for Decatur
Public schools, retiring after many years. She
enjoyed playing cards with friends, playing golf,
square dancing, and swimming with dolphins. Donna
was fascinated with the space program and NASA and
was able to see a launch, a highlight for her. She
also loved dogs all of her life. She was a member of
the Red Hat Society and had many friends. Donna was
a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Decatur.
She is survived by her daughter, Jill Olsen of
Decatur; friend, Joyce; children in heart, Jill, Ann
and Mark Brown; and several nieces and nephews.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband,
Don; and one sister.
Jill wishes to extend a special thank you to Sue
Beaver for helping with her mom and to Joyce for
driving. Your kindness and care will always be
treasured.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the
family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes
at
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