Marion High School

Obituary for Eric Olson

MARION -- Eric William Olson, age 39, of Marion,
passed away at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.12,2003 at his residence.
His wishes were to be cremated.
A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003
at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Carol Gericke officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until the time of service at 8 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
Mr. Olson was born on Aug. 9, 1963 in Chicago, to Harry and Gale (Beecher) Olson.
He married Rebecca DeNeal Olson and she survives.

Other survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Tracy and David Studer of Herrin
three brothers and sisters-in-law
Jason and Lori Olson
Clayton and Stacy Olson
Samuel and Angela Olson, all of Marion

father and step-mother
Harry and Deborah Olson of Marion
loving grandmother, Eolis Jones
loving nieces and nephews

Stepheney Studer
Austin and Madison Olson
Alexandria Olson
Matalin and Laney Olson
several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by
his grandparents, Harry Olson, Frank Beecher, Bill Jones and Doris Beecher.

Eric was a loyal Chicago sports fan and an avid bowler.