Kristen Madeline Farrell

Kristen Madeline Farrell, age 49, of Escanaba (Soo Hill), passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 17, 2025 at Emmon's Adult Foster Care Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Kristen was born September 16, 1976, in Escanaba, the daughter of Charles and Katherine (Kitty Larson) Olsen. She was raised in Escanaba and was a 1995 graduate of Escanaba High School. Following high school, Kristen enrolled in the pre-engineering program at Bay de Noc Community college, graduating in 1997. She went on to attend and graduate with her Civil Engineering Degree from Michigan Tech University in 2000. Shortly after graduation, on June 10, 2000, the former Kristen Olsen was united in marriage to William Farrell, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Escanaba, and together the couple made their home and raised their two daughters in Soo Hill. Kristen was employed at several Consulting Engineering firms throughout her career, most recently C2AE in Escanaba. She was a longtime member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Escanaba. In early years, Kristen enjoyed playing softball and volleyball on the women's local leagues in Escanaba. She was also an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Kristen adored her loving husband Bill and their two beautiful daughters, Hattie and Harper and will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

In addition to her husband Bill, Kristen is survived by

Daughters: Hattie and Harper Farrell

Parents: Charles and Katherine Olsen

Brothers: Thomas Cummings, Thomas (Sheila) Olsen and Jeff Olsen

Nephews: Devin Olsen, Braden Olsen, Jarret Olsen, Jacob (Sydnee) Farrell and

Nicholas Farrell

Mother in law: Sally Farrell

Brother in law: Steve (Deena) Farrell

Kristen was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents and her father in law Robert Farrell.