Carole Elizabeth Olafson

About Carole

Carole Elizabeth Olafson, 88 of Akeley, MN. Died while hospitalized at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND, from complications due to a fall on February 19th, 2024.

Carole was born on July 6th, 1935, daughter of Astrid and Oscar Lenander in Minneapolis, MN. She lived most of her life in the Akeley area and graduated from Akeley High School in 1953.

She was united in marriage to Ralph on September 17th, 1955, in Badoura, MN. Making their home in rural Akeley they raised their three children, Curtis, Amy, and Vicki. She has been an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Akeley for over 60 years.

Carole retired after holding many positions at the Cass County Court house.

She is survived by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her 8 siblings (Joyce, Raymond, Sonja, Diane, Edward, Bill, Linda, and David), her son-in-law (Mark) and three of her grandchildren (Ronnie, Ashley, & Alyssa).

memorial service

Funeral Service for Carole

February 26, 2024

St John's Lutheran Church 110 Pleasant Ave SE, Akeley, MN 56433, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Funeral Home