John Ray Olesen Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-08-19T21:00:00
End: 2024-08-19T23:00:00
Location: Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford

With solemn reverence, we commemorate John Ray Olesen of Loves Park, Illinois, whose life came to an end on August 15, 2024 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Ray Olesen to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Rasmus Olesen and Vera Olesen; his children, Erin Kladar, Greg, Kristina Rose, Kevin and Eric Olesen; and his siblings, Lynda Bjion (John), Jim Olesen (Deb) and Debra Medearis (Dick). He was also cherished by grandfather and great-grandfather.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for masses in his honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory

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Aug 19

Visitation

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford
1860 S Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108

Tue

Aug 20

Visitation

St. Bridget Catholic Church
600 Clifford Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111

Tue

Aug 20

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Bridget Catholic Church
600 Clifford Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111

Tue

Aug 20

Burial

Rockton Township Cemetery West Street

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