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Erik Olsen Obituary

Olsen, Erik W. age 33 of Forest Park, loving son of Lynea (the late Jack A.), cherished brother of Kathleen (Robert) Clark, Robin Zaverdas; Scott (Christine) Fitzgerald, dear uncle of six. Memorial service Sunday, January 30, 2005, 12 to 6 p.m. at the home of Scott and Christine Fitzgerald. For more information call Kathleen 630-854-9555. Arrangements by Kopicki's Parkwyn Funeral Home of Berwyn

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 28, 2005.

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Tracy Walsh

February 12, 2005

I'm so very sorry for your loss.Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.I wish you nothing but hope & peace during this long journey ahead of you.I knew Eric mostly from Kellys,he was such a great guy,I saw him alot when I was with my brother Tom,who also passed away in July 03,he was only 32yrs old too.Please take care of yourselves during this very tragic life changing time,you will be in my prayers.

Christina Martinez

January 29, 2005

I am deeply saddened- my condolences to the entire Olsen family. I went to High School, grammer school and grew up on the same block as Eric. I remember him as the "goof ball of the block", always joked around- he had a great sense of humor. He was a great friend, always treated me w/ respect. He will be truely missed. Even tho I haven't seen him in over 10 yrs this news really hurt me. Take care & God Bless, I will keep the Olsen family in prayer for many years to come, Love, Christina (Ramirez) Martinez & Family

Devin Noone

January 29, 2005

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Erik was a wonderful person with a great heart. He will be greatly missed. You are in our prayers.

Devin Noone and

Dave Kerrigan

Janice Decosola (Kerrigan)

January 29, 2005

Dear Olsen Family,

My heart goes out to the whole family. I met Erik back in High School. He was one of a kind. He was always looking out for me, He reminded me of a big brother. He was always there to listen. Again I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep Erik and family in my prayers.

Margi Giba

January 29, 2005

I've known Erik for the past several years and I am deeply saddened by his passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and know he will be missed.



I worked with him a few years ago and it was a pleasure. Although he usually acted in a comical manner, I had the opportunity to talk to him during a rare moment and saw the sensitive side of this man; his concern for friends he felt were unhappy and his frustration when he was unable to help them. In that same moment, I saw him bounce back into his usual smiling face and energetic personna when he realized there was a room full of people that he needed to "jam with" so they could continue a great night out with their fun-loving D.J.



I'm glad I had the opportunity to know him and deeply saddened by his passing.

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