Henry W. Olson

Jan 9, 1939 — Jun 30, 2026

Grayslake

Henry W. Olson, Jr., 87, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on June 30, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 9, 1939 in Chicago to Henry and Hilda Olson.

Henry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda; his children, Greg (Dana) Olson of Little Rock, AR, Bryan (Kristin) Olson of Liberty Township, OH, Kevin (Lisa) Olson of Murray, KY, and Jason (Sarah) Olson of Grayslake; his grandchildren, Brett Olson, Mackenzie Monette, Tyler Olson, Alec Olson, Caleb Olson, Alyssa Olson, Anna Wagner, Luke Olson, and Emersyn Olson; his siblings, John (Carol) Olson, Patricia (Ted) Morris, Charles (Karen) Olson, Elaine (Ray) Collis, Joseph (Kathy) Olson, Linda (Tom) Buehler; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Nancy Wisdom, Carolyn Kellan, and Robert Olson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 4pm until 6pm. Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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