Joyce Marion Olson, 85, of Appleton, passed away at ThedaClark Medical Center – Neenah, on Saturday, November 28, 2015.
Joyce was born in Milwaukee on November 11, 1930, daughter of the late Arnold and Lillian (Rogahn) Knutson. On May 12, 1951, Joyce was united in marriage to William Olson. Joyce was a long time member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Waupaca. She was also a member of the HCE.
Joyce is survived by: her daughters, Judith (John) Overton, Cynthia (Dan) Anderson, Gail (Terry) Olson-Smith, and Diane Olson; son, Brian (Mary Bissing-Olson) Olson; granddaughters, Coreen (Todd) Mueller, Nicole (Lee) Melton, Maile Smith, Megan (Hannes Zacher) Bissing-Olson, Casey Bissing-Olson, and Emily Bissing-Olson; grandsons, Adam Mueller, Christopher Anderson, and Nathan Anderson; six great-grandchildren; sister, Sandra; brothers, Lester and Edward; and sister-in-law, Donna Rickel. Joyce is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by: her parents; husband, William; and sister, Geraldine.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, N2845 Shadow Rd., Waupaca, with Fr. Amalraj Roche officiating. Relatives and friends may visit the family from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Lind Center Cemetery.