Deana Lynne Olsen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Deana Lynne Olsen in Marion, Kansas, born in Wichita, Kansas, who passed away on January 6, 2024 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James E. Ballew and Ava C. Ballew (Halling); her husband Larry "Farmer" Olsen; and her brother Gene. She is survived by: her children, Steven Challacombe (Diane) of Manhattan and Lorri Jost (Carey) of Haysville; her grandchildren, Brandon, Adam, Eric Challacombe, Kayla and Jake Jost; and her stepchildren, Tracey Long of Marion and Stacey Pedersen of Marion.
Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Aulne Bible Church or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
