Iola F. Olson Obit

IOLA F. OLSON, 87, of Hutchinson, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lions Park Pavilion in Victoria. The musician will be Samuel Holmberg . Honorary Urn Bearers are Iola’s Grandchildren Iola Fay Olson was born on Aug. 6, 1934, in Staples. She was the daughter of Roy and Eleanor (Hodges) Nichols. Iola was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Crosby and was a graduate with the Crosby-Ironton High School class of 1952. On Jan. 11, 1953, Iola was united in marriage to Axel Olson in Deerwood. This marriage was blessed with five sons, Steven, Brad, Mark, Kevin, and Scott. They resided in Deerwood, Tipton, CA, Mountain Iron, Hinkley and made their home in Hutchinson in 1973.  They moved to Garrison for 20 years during retirement before moving back to Hutchinson. Iola and Axel shared 60 years of marriage until the passing of Axel on Nov. 25, 2013. Iola was employed as a secretary at various businesses and also playing the piano and organ for Bethlehem United Methodist of Hutchinson, Community Alliance and Light of the Cross Lutheran in Garrison.  She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. She enjoyed gardening, visiting and playing cards with family and friends, playing piano and organ, and somewhat fond of the casino. Blessed be her memory. Iola is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Eleanor Nichols; husband, Axel Olson and brother, Elmore Nichols (Nick). Iola is survived by her sons, Steven Olson and his wife, Sharon; Brad Olson and his wife, Susan; Mark Olson and his wife, Kathy; Kevin Olson and his wife, Jodi and Scott Olson and his wife, Luci; grandchildren, David Olson; Jayme Olson and his wife, Jessica; Andy Olson; Christy Olson; Tiffany Olson; Cody Olson; Mike Olson and his wife, Jessi; Kelli Cribbs and her husband, Michael; Alexandria Hansen; Victoria Hansen; Philip Olson and his wife, Jayla; Kelsey Holmberg and her husband, Samuel; Jeremy Olson; Joshua Olson and his wife, Crystal; Travis Olson and his wife, Abretia; Siblings, Ken Nichols and his wife, Pat, Lyle Nichols, Joy VanDorn; 19 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements by the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online Obituaries and Guest Book available at www.hantge.com.