Diane L. Olson

Diane L. Olson, 68, of Maryville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 30, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois and then moved to the Fox Valley area, Wisconsin, where she worked and raised her four children. Diane later retired and moved to Tennessee along with her husband, Jerry, the love of her life. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, gardening, board games, darts, collecting angels, and most of all, spending time caring for her family.

Diane is preceded in death by her husband Gerald. E Olson; parents James and Dawn Klarner; stepson Wayne Olson; and father- and mother-in-law Gerald and Elsie Olson.

Diane is survived by her children Ken (Janiece) Zastrow, Scott (Michelle) Zastrow, Jamie Lynn (Chad), and Tim Kositzke; stepson Jamie (Kim) Olson; brother Gary (Sue) Klarner; brothers-in-law Jim (Penney) Olson, Don (Char) Olson, and Lyle (Lori) Olson; grandchildren Kayla, Krista, Alex, Samantha, Dylan, Branden, Kara, Autumn, Emily, Trevor, Nevaeh, Anna, Tanner, Shawn, Taylor, and Alexa; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Diane also leaves behind special friends and partners in crime, Paula and Joan.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Gentiva Hospice, especially Lisa Williford, for loving and caring for our mom. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 22nd, at the home of Scott and Michelle Zastrow. Please drop in anytime from 12pm-3pm.