Marlene Marie Olson

Marlene Marie Olson passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Sophie’s Manor in Pine City at the age of 73. Marlene was born to Grant and Marie (Konkler) Crider on June 30, 1942 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Anyone that knew Marlene knew she was a mothering person filled with love, compassion and had a “heart of gold”. She didn’t work outside of the home often, however, her priority was always being a wife, homemaker and sister. Throughout the years she helped provide for and care for her nine siblings. Her family and friends were very dear to her and she will be missed. She is survived by her sisters: Diana (Ken) Roseland of Sturgeon Lake, Andrea Rhoades of Pine City, Penny Hecht of Pine City, Theresa (Ted) Hecht of Pine City, brothers: Garland Crider of Willow River, Jefferson (Linda) Crider of Duluth, Darrell (Donna) Crider of Kettle River, Kevin Crider of Missouri, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Marlene was preceded in death by her husband Donald, parents Grant & Marie (Konkler) Crider, brother Darwin Crider, and nephew Grant Crider. Pastor Julie Samuelson will officiate funeral services for Marlene Olson at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal will take place one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Interment will be in Spring Park Cemetery in Sandstone. Arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel Funeralandcremationservice.com