Michael Carl Olson

Mike Olson, age 55, unexpectedly passed May 7, 2019 at his home in Kankakee, IL. A memorial service will be held Saturday May 11, 2019 between 3-5 PM at the Jensen Memorial Chapel, 1200 North Convent, Bourbonnais, IL. A prayer service will follow between 5-5:30 PM. The service will be officiated by Father Jason Nesbit – CSV, of Maternity BVM Parish. Mr. Olson and his wife LeAnn (Leriger) Olson were married (23) years, and have (2) sons, Preston Thomas and Chandler Michael. Mr. Olson was a 1982 graduate of BBCH High School, a member of the Maternity BVM Catholic Church, and volunteered at Presence Heritage Village where he played cards with the elderly. Mike enjoyed many sports, loved to golf, and spent his quality time with family. Mr. Olson was a land surveyor and worked the last (23) years with MG2A. As many attest, Mike always had that smiling grin, and was never one short of passing along a good humored joke. Mr. Olson is survived by his wife and two children, LeAnn, Preston, and Chandler, mother Annis Lee Olson, brother and sister in law Bradly “Scott” & Chris Olson, brother Patrick “Pat” Lee Olson, sister and brother in law, Kelly Louise & William “Bill” Dupuis, sister and brother in laws; Kim (Leriger) & Scott Crowhurst, and Dan and Vicky (Leriger) Beach. Other survivors include many cousins, co-workers, and friends. Mr. Olson is preceded in death by his father Wesley Keith Olson, in laws, Bob and Arlynda Leriger, and sister in law Pam (Leriger) Dupree (Mark). in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the families wishes. Cremation rites were accorded. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Please sign Mike's guest book