Helen Olson

HOUSTON, MN - Helen C. Olson, 96, of Houston, MN died on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston.
Helen was born on February 20, 1921, in Rushford, MN to Henry and Clarinda (Jensen) Eiken. She was raised in Rushford and was a 1940 graduate of Rushford High School. On August 30, 1941, Helen was united in marriage with Leonard Olson. The couple farmed in Looney Valley north of Houston for many years. Helen also worked at JC Penney in La Crosse, WI for 13 years. Helen was hard working and always on the go. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Helen is survived by two children: Clarinda (Mike) Rohweder and Porteous Olson both of Houston; seven grandchildren: Christine (Tim) Brown, Todd Rohweder, Jason (Becky) Rohweder, Annie (Chris) Hoiland, Heidi Olson and her husband, Chris Moon, Troy Nelson and Tim (Gwen) Nelson; and by many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; grandson, Travis; daughter-in-law Linda, and by five siblings. There will be a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston with the Reverend Linda McPeak officiating. Burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery at Looney Valley. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston is assisting the family with arrangements. The family prefers memorials directed to Cross of Christ Lutheran Church or Silver Creek Cemetery in Houston.