Diane Olson

Diane Olson

Age 68 of Morris passed away Sunday November 20, 2016 at Regency Care of Morris.

Born May 21, 1948 in Morris, Diane Ruth was the daughter of Percy and Ruth (Vanden) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Morris, and attended Faith Baptist Church in Goose Lake. Diane enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, playing cards, especially Canasta, and bingo with her friends. She looked forward to getting a cup of coffee and a vanilla ice cream cone from McDonalds, and loved spending time with her family and doting on them when she could.

Survivors include her husband: Roger Olson of Jasper, Missouri; three children: Henry Ward and Ron Ward, both of Morris, and Rita Olson of Jasper, Missouri; three grandchildren: Patrick Ward of Chicago, Brittany Ward of Youngstown, Ohio, and Dwayne Ward of Morris; one brother: Dwayne (Rose) Ehrler of Morris, and several nieces and nephews, as well as her caretaker Tricia Porak.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents; son: Ralph Ward; and brother: Gary Johnson.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share Diane’s memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Cremation services and arrangements are under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd., 408 East Washington Street, in Morris 815-942-2500.