Janet A. Olman
December 01, 1936 - July 12, 2016
Obituary
DEERFIELD/MONONA-Janet A. Olman, age 79, of Monona, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 1, 1936, in Excelsior Wis., the daughter of Gerald and Merle (Powell) Anderson. Janet married Donald Olman on July 2, 1955, in Steuben, Wis. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother, who was always there for everyone, opening her home to many. Janet was a homemaker, seamstress, typist and a devoted caretaker for many elderly people. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, journaling, gardening, artistry, being with family and friends and her involvement in her LDS faith. Don and Jan enjoyed traveling, which included spending winters in Arizona for eight years and to Hawaii to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Janet is survived by her loving husband, Donald; children, Teresa (Eric) Landmann, Cheryl (John) Probert and Ronald Olman; grandchildren, Jessica (Scot) Mooers, Mikhail (Jessie) Landmann, Jeremy (Tammy) Olman, Angela (Hunter) Weber and Cory (Sydni) Nelson; great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Karysma, Kali, Jadin, Malachi and Atticus; sisters-in-law, Marlene Gray and Judith Rubiel-Perez; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Michael and Gerald Olman; sisters, Daisy Curtis and Linda O'Kane; brother, Emery Anderson; sister-in-law, Barbara Simpson; brother-in-law, Ted Curtis; and mother and father-in-law, Cora and Elliot Olman. A very special thanks to those that made her end of life more comforting and gave her the assurance that she was truly loved, Jackie Walker, Cheryl Lemke, Bill and Illene Bauers, her Agrace team, Nicole, Sharon, Sarah, Loretta and Lori, her caretakers from Golden Heart, and many family and friends. Funeral services will be held at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 2nd Ward, 5602 Irongate Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Friday, July 22, 2016. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, July 21, 2016, and at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Jul 21, 2016 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Fri Jul 22, 2016 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Irongate Dr., Madison) • 5602 Irongate Dr., Madison, Wi null
Service
Fri Jul 22, 2016 @ 11:00 AM CDT
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Irongate Dr., Madison) • 5602 Irongate Dr., Madison, Wi null
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Memories
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shaleatha Johnson
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I was such a joy working with Jan for this last year just to see her smile every Saturday afternoon was such a joy she will truly be missed
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Jvanderson@cableone.net
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We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our sweet cousin. We are so glad we got to spend some time with her some years ago. Don and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love and hugs to you. Jerry & Verlene Anderson
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Ginger Casey
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to a sister I never had and always wanted to a very gentle soul so full of love ..look after her and keep her...Ginger
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Lisa Sommerfield
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I will always remember all the heart to heart talks that Mom & I had whenever Jerry & I came to visit on Sunday's. She will truly be missed and I will never forget her.
My heart goes out to Dad Olman, Ronny, Teresa & family, Cheri & family & Jeremy. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. I pray God gives you the strength to get through this very difficult time.
Love You all,
Lisa Marie
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Margaret A. Asturias
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My sympathy to Don & family.
Margaret Asturias
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curtis wittwer
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curtis wittwer Who would have thought that I would connect with Don and Janet. What a lovely couple. I wish I'd met them earlier in my life. I can still see Janet's smile. And I don't expect Don to low down anytime soon.