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Brittany Renae Olson

July 3, 1991 – June 30, 2017

Brittany Renae Olson, WANKATIYA OKINYAN WINYAN, meaning Soars High Above Them Woman, age 25 of Redwood Falls passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Memorial services were held at St. Cornelia’s Guild Hall at the Lower Sioux.

Brittany Renae Olson was born July 3, 1991 in Bemidji, MN to Daniel Olson Sr. and Dodie (Day) Olson. Brittany was full of life and laughter. She loved her family and always had a smile for you. Brittany was a Jingle Dress Dancer, and liked to do Sudoku puzzles. She also liked to pick on her brother Dan and snitch on her sister.

Brittany is survived by her mother Delores Olson of Redwood Falls; children: Talia, Travis and Gabriella of Redwood Falls; brothers Dan Olson of Redwood Falls and Doug Beaulieau of Red Lake; sisters: Alexandria Olson and Kayla Olson both of Black River Falls, WI and Brooke Olson of LaCrosse, WI; and many aunties, uncles and relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her father Daniel Olson Sr, stepdad Jack Lussier, grandparents: Cindi Monroe, Dwaine Olson Sr. & Beverly Olson, uncle Curtis Day Monroe and aunt Tanya Keezer.

Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home in Redwood Falls assisted the family with arrangements.

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