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I graduated with Gary. With just 13 in our class we were like a family. Many great memories♥
Kitty Jouris
December 29, 2023


Photo courtesy of Anderson Funeral Home - DeKalb
DeKalb, Illinois
Jul 17, 1943 – Jan 3, 2022 (Age 78)
Gary L. Olsen, 78, of Malta, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022, at his home in Malta, Illinois after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 17, 1943, in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Dorothy Olsen.
He started in Big Rock, Illinois then moved...
Read MoreI graduated with Gary. With just 13 in our class we were like a family. Many great memories♥
Kitty Jouris
December 29, 2023

Been grooming his dogs for years now. Ginger brought him so much happiness when they found eachother. I am so sad for everyone's loss. He always took the time to talk to me, he always remember everything happening in my life cause he took the time to care and ask. I loved seeing him and Ginger, and am heartbroken at his passing.
Josie Belmont
March 19, 2022 | Cortland, IL | Friend
Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed seeing and talking with Gary.
Drew Wells
January 14, 2022 | Friend
Gary knew what the greatest treasures in life was. Faith, Family and Friends. God had a dream for you, you listened and followed. Lifes struggles are expected but it's how we face them that brings us closer to the greatest gift. May you now receive the gift and the grace that you have always freely given others. Thank You for touching my life. laura Gelli Kivisto
laura Gelli Kivisto
January 10, 2022
I will miss Gary terribly, our times at cardiac rehab, the coffee times in Malta, and most recently, our weekly phone calls. Such a great friend and so many memories.
Rest in peace my friend.
Perry Gilmore
Perry Gilmore
January 07, 2022 | Seminole, FL | Friend
Happy memories of Gary and his family. Great guy. Will be greatly missed. Sharon Brown(retired Malta postmaster)
Sharon Brown
January 07, 2022 | Creston, IL | Friend
Karen, sorry to learn of the passing of your brother, Gary, he leaves behind many life-long friends and became a real asset to the town of Malta for his community service over the years! Scott, your father and grandparents; Kenneth and Dorothy we the salt of the earth - really special people! My sympathy goes out to you and your Aunt Karen!
Lyle Haumesser
January 06, 2022 | Fountain Hills, AZ | Classmate
We rode the same school bus and went to the same school. He always was fun to be around. Lots of laughs. So sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathy goes out to the entire family.
Gloria Stehl
January 06, 2022 | Lee, IL
We were so sorry to hear about Gary´s passing. He was a wonderful family man and father. "Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." John 16:22
Jon Bonansinga
January 06, 2022 | Family