Brooke Mae Olson, 26, passed away on March 12, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.
She was born August 15, 1995 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN to Donald and Crystal Olson.
Brooke was one of a kind. She was loving and kind hearted to all. She worked as a CNA caring for the elderly at Good Samaritans where she made many friends caring for her residents and co-workers. Brooke was scheduled to take her skills test to become licensed for the profession of her dreams.
You could never have a dull moment around her. She enjoyed having a good time whether it may be fishing, camping, target practicing, or hanging with friends. Brooke always made sure to start the kids’ morning off great in her favorite way with an awesome dance party.
When Brooke was only two, her family moved to La Crosse, WI where she joined ballet, jazz, tap, and lyrical at Misty Dance Unlimited from the age 3-14. Brooke also enjoyed dancing in the Oktoberfest Parade with her dance class. She graduated in 2013 from Logan High School in La Crosse, WI.
Brooke was family oriented and recently followed her parents to International Falls, MN to be around people that made her and her kids the most comfortable. Although her life was cut short, she lived it to the fullest.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph Klein, and Ronald and Cordi Olson; grandma and grandpa grape (great), Vern and Bev Olson; aunt, Rhonda Olson; uncle, Frank Klein, and Krystal’s dad, Alex Mickelson.
Brooke is survived by her parents, Donald and Crystal Olson; three children, Krystal Olson (7), Alayna Olson(6); her father Justin, and Ryker Markland (3); his father and her boyfriend, Joe Markland; two brothers, Milton (Kitty) and Jake (Kayla); four nephews, Adrian, Damon, Leon, and Bentley; grandmother, Sandi Klein; aunts, Kathy Klein and Lori (Dave) Anderson; uncles, Tony (Carrie) Klein, Danny (Dawn) Olson, and Doug Olson; cousins, Sarah, Joe, Shanna, Amanda, Kasey, Andre, Arianna; and a number of special friends.
A memorial service will be held for Brooke on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 1:00PM at the First Baptist Church in International Falls, MN. Condolences may be left on www. greenlarsen.com
Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary, Inc.
