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Julie Olsen Obituary

Julie A. Olsen

Julie A. Olsen (nee Skuta), age 49 of Minooka, IL at rest on December 4, 2014.

Julie is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Jr.; loving children, Grant, Rachel and Claire Olsen; loving mother, Nancy Skuta (nee Ward); dear sisters, Andrea (Joseph) Oprosko and Jeana (Jerry) Witty; loving father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph Sr. and Mary (nee Durham) Olsen; dear sister-in-law, Tara Vertin; dear brother-in-law, Mike (Allison) Olsen; as well as numerous loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her father, Albert S. Skuta.

Julie was born and raised in Joliet and attended St. Patrick's Catholic Grade School. She graduated from Providence High School and earned a Bachelor's degree at Eastern Illinois University. Julie will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Services for Julie will begin on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service to begin at 10:00 a.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 9, 2014, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home.

Obituary and Tribute Wall for Julie A. Olsen at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524.

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Published by Herald-News from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2014.

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Matt Zambrano

July 14, 2025

Julie,
You have been and will always be missed. You always had a smile and kind greeting for me and my family when we bumped into you around town. Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

jim hertel

December 11, 2014

im sorry to hear of your wives passing.my prayers go out to you and your families

Mark & Kim Craig

December 10, 2014

Our hearts go out to Julie's family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 9, 2014

Mark and I are deeply sadden by Julie's passing. May your memories keep your spirits lifted and God's mend your broken hearts.
Mark and Linda England

Maureen Phillips

December 9, 2014

Nancy, my heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. May you FEEL God's arms around you as He welcomes your daughter into paradise.

Sandi Malone

December 8, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Please know that we are here if you need anything.
Malone Family

December 8, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Julie, I will never forget your beautiful smile. I am glad we spent our grade school days together.... Michelle Tibble De Lara

Penny Hammond

December 7, 2014

Julie was a wonderful person I am so sorry.With a sad heart. my deepest sympathy to your family.

December 7, 2014

Our sincere condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. Daisy Troop 71501

Joanne Hutto

December 7, 2014

Julie...you were the best team mother that we ever had.Goodnight,Godspeed.

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