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Raymond Stanley Olsen formerly of Sycamore Visitation for the family and friends of Raymond Stanley Olsen, 62, of Reeds Spring, Mo., will be from 4 to 7 p.m., with military rites at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore. A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 28, at River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia. Born April 17, 1946, in Aurora, the son of Oliver S. and Lillian (nee Mensing) Olsen, he died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at his home. He married Georgia Berg on April 29, 1967. Raymond was a veteran of the Navy, serving during the Vietnam Era. He owned and operated a heating and air conditioning company from 1977 to 1994. Then, he and his wife owned and operated a resort on Table Rock Lake, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Georgia; one son, Ronald Olsen of McHenry; one daughter, Roxane (Michael) Benvenuti of St. Charles; three grandchildren, Brendan and Devin Benvenuti and Alexia Olsen; one brother, Ivan Olsen of Sycamore; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents. Memorials can be made in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For information, 815-895-2833.

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Published by Daily Herald on Aug. 25, 2008.

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Brad Albion

August 28, 2008

Dear Georgia and Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Michael,Jennifer,and Jacob Holley

August 28, 2008

Dear Georgia and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Uncle Ray was an amazing man; he will be dearly missed.

Lu Baloun (Swedberg)

August 27, 2008

Georgia,
I was so sorry to hear about Ray. I'm thinking of you.
Love, Lu

Judy Lower-Vancil

August 27, 2008

Georgia, Rox and Ronnie -
I can not tell you how truly sorry I am for your loss. The times Andy and I had with Uncle Ray were wonderful. He was my Jack Daniels buddy and I will miss him very much. You are ALL in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers. He may have left you for now, but he is not alone.

Ken Mettler

August 26, 2008

We were saddened to hear of your father's death. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Gob Bless.

Ken & Julie

Amanda Gizzi

August 26, 2008

Dear Georgia and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray was a terrific man and a great brother-in-law and friend to my dad.
We are sorry we can’t be with you but will keep you in our prayers.
Love,
Matt and Amanda Gizzi

Pat & Marie Quigley

August 26, 2008

Dear Georgia,

Although Marie and I did not know you and Ray as well as some of your friends, we considered you to be one of our "Hideaway family".
I will miss Ray at the card games.

Bill Schuler

August 26, 2008

Roxanne,

You and your entire family are in our prayers.

God Bless.

Bill, Suzanne and family

Larry & Jo Clarke

August 26, 2008

Dear Georgia and family;
We always thought of Ray as a special friend. He was indeed a very special person who will be greatly missed.

Tina Berg

August 25, 2008

Dear Georgia and Family,

Was a such a wonderful person, he always made me feel like I was family, no matter the circumstances.

Love you all,

Tina

Tom Berg

August 25, 2008

Dear Raymond,

You will be missed dearly, you were loved like a brother. Thank you for all the great memories we had togeter.

Love,
Tom

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