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Obituary: Dianna Marie “Diane” Olson

Dianna Marie "Diane" Olson, 71, March 23, 1941 - Feb. 19, 2013.

Obituary by Larson-Nelson Funeral Home.

Dianna Marie “Diane” Olson, age 71 of Hinckley, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at her home. She was born on March 23, 1941 in Prairie Du Chien, Wisc. the daughter of Charles and Mary (Richter) Berger.

Diane was united in marriage on Aug. 21, 1961 in Aurora, to Mr. Wayne A. Olson and they spent the next 51 happy years of their lives together. Mrs. Olson was employed, for over 14 years until her retirement at Old Second National Bank in Aurora. She enjoyed walking and exercising. Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.

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She is survived by her husband, Wayne Olson of Hinckley; her children, Daniel Olson of Villa Park, Kathy Olson of Arizona and Tammy (Michael) McQueen of Hinckley; her grandsons, Tyler Olson, Bailey McQueen, Noah McQueen, Lucas Olson and Sean Olson; her mother, Mary Berger of Prairie Du Chien, Wisc.; her brothers and sisters, Ron Picco of Rio Rancho, N.M., Bill (Marge) Berger of Aurora, Jim Berger of Aurora, Darlene Berger of Gilbert, Ariz., Debbie Berger of Aurora, Garry Berger of Prairie Du Chien, Wisc. and Tim Berger of Albuquerque, N.M.; and her special friend, Ole Lightning McQueen; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Diane was preceded in death by her father, Charles Berger.

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A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at the Nash-Nelson Memorial Chapel, 141 North Maple Street in Hinckley, with Reverend Laura Crites officiating. Interment will be private.

Friends may visit from 4 p.m. until the hour of service on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at the Funeral Home in Hinckley.

Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com (815) 286-3247.

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