Gwendolyn J. Olsen, 86, of Grafton, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on
Monday, March 11, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was born in Sheboygan on
March 2, 1938, to the late Osborn and Bertha (Fostveit) Olsen. She graduated from Central High
School, class of 1956.
Gwendolyn enjoyed shopping, dining out, traveling and spending time with her family. She was
a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved making many cherished
memories. Her warmth, humor and sparkling personality will be dearly missed by all who knew
her.
Gwendolyn is survived by her children, Michael (Gail) Messner, Laura Messner, Ramona (Steve)
Phillips and Beth Messner; grandchildren, Ryan (Cristin) Messner, Tyler (fiancé Kate) Messner,
Joshua Turczyn, Joseph Turczyn and Rachel Phillips; great-grandchildren, Spencer, Penelope and
Michael Messner; a brother, Thomas Olsen and a sister-in-law, Arlene Olsen; nieces, nephews,
cousins and other family and friends.
Along with her parents, Gwendolyn was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Turczyn and
a brother Willis Olsen.
A Funeral Service for Gwendolyn will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 18, 2024, at
Trinity Lutheran Church, 824 Wisconsin Ave. in Sheboygan with Pastor Timothy Mech
officiating. Family will greet visitors AT CHURCH on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the
service. Gwendolyn will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Gwendolyn’s funeral service will
be livestreamed on her obituary page on the funeral home website, www.ballhornchapels.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gwendolyn’s name can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in
Sheboygan.
The family would like to thank all family and friends for their love and support.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.ballhornchapels.com
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