Elaine Olson, 91, of Stephen, Minnesota passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

Lois Elaine Hogberg was born at Warren, Minnesota on April 7, 1929 the daughter of Robert and Frieda Hogberg.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.  Elaine grew up on the family farm east of Argyle, Minnesota and graduated from Argyle High School.  She went on to attend Moorhead State College and received her degree in elementary education.  In 1949 Elaine married Raymond Olson at Argyle. Elaine taught 5th and 6th grade in the Stephen School District for 26 years.  She was a member of First Lutheran Church.  Elaine enjoyed bowling, playing bridge and was a member of the Red Hat Society.  Raymond passed away in 2004.

Elaine is survived by two sons, Terry Olson, Thief River Falls, MN and Andrew (JoyBeth) Olson, Hallock, MN; grandchildren, Shanda, Tom, Aaron, Andee and Addison; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Beverly (Marlo) Orth, Eau Claire, WI; as well as niceces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband and sister, Merece Gentz.

Family and close friends will celebrate Elaine's life on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in First Lutheran Church, Stephen. Interment will be in the Stephen City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the service.  Rev. Michael Schendel, presiding; Renee Jensen, organist. Honorary pall bearers will be all those in attendance.