August 18, 1949 - December 6, 2025
Karen Olson of Rogers, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 6, at the age of 76.
Karen is survived by her longtime partner, Michael Jackson; siblings, Keith (Jane) Olson, Kristin (Jack) Lehto, Kathryn Olson, and Kevin (Mary) Olson; nieces and nephews, Erik (Jill) Olson, Marta (Zechariah) McConnell, Anna (Tony) Tangen, Andrew (Christine) Lehto, Matthew Lehto, Jennifer (Robert Ashurst) Tietz, Alicia (Victor) Mason, Nicholas Olson, Amanda (Drew) Kahl, Maxwell (Shelby) Olson, Samantha Olson; grand-nieces and nephews, Anika, Jack, Ally, Mikko, Ivy, Knox, Hudson, Trenton, Weston, Jaxon, Mikenna, Madison, and Orlando; and other beloved family and friends.
Preceded in death by her father, Norris, and mother, Ardith.
Celebration of Life
Thursday, January 15, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2 PM will be a time of sharing.
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending your family lots of of love!
The loss of a loved one stays so close to the surface. Please know I’m wrapping you in hugs and thinking of you too. ❤️
Dear Cousins,
My heart aches for all of you. I am so thankful Glen and I were able to share dinner with the family last summer, and hear Karen share some stories with all of us! So grateful memories of Karen will forever live in our hearts ❤️
Love, Candy and Glen
I share your gratitude for the memories of Karen. Despite the distance, you’ve always made the effort to stay connected to our family, and that means so much
Kathy, Alicia, Jen and family, Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your sister and Aunt. I am sure Karen was deeply special to all of you and although death feels very final, you most surely have a fierce guardian Angel watching over you all. Love, Vickie (Leigh’s Mom)
Thank you so much for your kind words and heartfelt condolences. Karen was very special to all of us, and I like thinking of her watching over us. ❤️
hey M J . Your god of softball Bruce checkin in. So sorry for the loss of your mate! 4 months we are back on the ball fields. I will b glad to c ya!