Obit: Olsen, Louise A. (1924 - 2010)

Contact: Dolores Mohr Kenyon

Email: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Olsen, Schwartz, Broeren, Rubisch, Hanson

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., WI.) July 21, 2010

Olsen, Louise A. (26 May 1924 - 16 July 2010)

Louise A. Olsen, age 86, of Thorp, died at Oakbrook Health & Rehab, in Thorp, on Friday, July 16, 2010.  There will be no services held.  Burial of cremains will take place in Riverside Cemetery, in Withee at a later date.

Louise Ann Broeren was born on May 26, 1924 in Thorp, WI, the daughter of Frank M. and Elsie (Schwartz) Broeren. She was raised and received her education in Thorp, graduating from Thorp High School in 1942.  Louise was united in marriage to Ivan Olsen in San Francisco, CA.  With her husband having a career in the military, she traveled with him around the world.  Louise was a homemaker all of her life.  They made their home in Marietta, GA and lived there until moving to Thorp in 1995.  Her husband died on January 21, 1999. She continued to reside in Thorp until the time of her death.

She is survived by her son, Kurt Olsen of Reno, NV; one sister, Ardis Rubisch of Thorp; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ivan; one brother, Neil Broeren; and two sisters: Dorothy Hanson and Iris Broeren in infancy.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.

Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.