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Bill Edward Olsen

September 8, 1941 — March 12, 2016

Bill E. Olsen, 74, passed away March 12, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.  He was born September 8, 1941, in Marion County.  He was a graduate of Marion High School.  He was a carpenter, later worked at AMPI, and lastly built cabinetry.  On October 6, 1962, he was united in marriage to Lucille Ann Rudolph.  They were blessed with 6 children.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille in 2014; a daughter Tamara Heidebrecht in 1991; and a brother, Jerry Olsen.  He is survived by his children:  Stephen of Lincolnville; Eric and wife Jo Ann of Lincolnville; Amy Rose of Lincolnville; William and wife Debbie of Hillsboro; and Timothy of Lincolnville; siblings:  Harold Olsen (Linda) of Newton and Georgia Richards of Columbus, GA; 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.  Viewing will be held on Wednesday from 1 – 5 p.m., at Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion.  Services will be held at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Pilsen, on Thursday, March 17, 2016, with the Rosary at 2:00 p.m., and the Funeral Mass being held at 2:30 p.m.  Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery.   

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Viewing

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

1:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

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Funeral Mass

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Starts at 2:30 pm (Central time)

Sawyer Funeral Home & Crematory

137 N Union St, Council Grove, KS 66846

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Interment following funeral service

Sawyer Funeral Home & Crematory

137 N Union St, Council Grove, KS 66846

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