Ted Olson

Ted Olson obituary, Monmouth, IL

Ted Olson

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Aug

28

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Alexis Presbyterian Church

500 West Hunt Avenue, Alexis, IL 61412

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Aug

29

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Alexis Presbyterian Church

500 West Hunt Avenue, Alexis, IL 61412

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Aug

29

Graveside service

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Alexis Cemetery

207 North Holloway Street, Alexis, IL 61412

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Ted Olson Obituary

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Ted Olson, 83, of Greenville, IL, formerly of Alexis, IL passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home.

Ted was born February 2, 1942, in Galesburg, IL the son of John Ted and Dayzie (Guenther) Olson. He was raised and educated in Alexis, IL graduating from Alexis High School in 1960. He later served with the US Army Reserves for 10 years.

Ted married Connie Westfall in Galesburg, IL on July 20, 1968, and she survives.

Ted was a Press Operator for International Harvester in East Moline, IL for 26 years before retiring in 1992.

He enjoyed old tractors and going to tractor shows, camping, riding motorcycles and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Olson of Greenville, IL; his children, Marcy (Matt) Weller of Greenville, Il and Bryan (Jennifer) Olson of Indianapolis, IN; his grandchildren, Allison Grace Weller and Collin Garret Weller; brother, Roger (Alicia) Olson of FL; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Larry Olson; in-laws, Donald & Catherine Westfall; sister-in-law, Katy Olson and brother in-law, Donnie Westfall.

Memorial services will be 11:00 am, Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Alexis Presbyterian Church, Alexis, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Church. Memorials may be given to the Alexis Presbyterian Church and sent to the funeral home. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth is in charge of the arrangements. For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.

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McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory - Monmouth

1007 N G St P.O. Box 444, Monmouth, IL 61462

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Upcoming Events

Aug

28

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Alexis Presbyterian Church

500 West Hunt Avenue, Alexis, IL 61412

Send Flowers

Aug

29

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Alexis Presbyterian Church

500 West Hunt Avenue, Alexis, IL 61412

Send Flowers

Aug

29

Graveside service

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Alexis Cemetery

207 North Holloway Street, Alexis, IL 61412

Send Flowers

Only 9 hours left for delivery to next service.