Donna Ilene Olson

Donna Ilene Olson of Ithaca passed away January 27, 2012 at the age of 81. 

She was born on November 4, 1930 in North Star to Archie and Lorena (Mikesell) Kimmel. She was the second of four children.  

She was married on November 18, 1962 to Lionel Olson of Ithaca. She raised five children and took pride in her family, she was a great mentor. Donna loved gardening, canning, her church, and most of all people. She was a true caregiver taking care of everyone including all of her pets. She also loved hugs and blessed everyone with one of her beautiful smiles. 

She was survived by her husband Lionel of Ithaca; two sons James (Marjoria) of Virginia, Lionel (Robin) of Ovid, two daughters Debra of Alabama, Lisa (Larry) of  Fair Haven; eight grandchildren.  Lesa, Johnny, Julie, Sami, Zachary, Sarah, Nicholas, Jon; seven great grandchildren Jamie, Justin, Alissa, Kassondra, Hannah, Jacob, Hailey; one great great granddaughter  Emalynn. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Lorena Kimmel, brother Truman, sister Flossie, and daughters Vickie and baby Linda.

 Funeral services for Donna will be 11am, Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Pastor Doug Straight will officiate and burial will follow at Ithaca Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4pm and 6-8pm, Sunday, January 29 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ithaca Senior Activity Building.