Brian N. Oly Olson Obituary (1970 - 2018)

Brian N. "Oly" Olson, 47, of Pontiac, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. His service will be held Monday, July 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Pontiac, IL with Father David Sabel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Pontiac, IL. Visitation will be Sunday, July 8, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac, IL. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Brian was born September 22, 1970 Pontiac, IL to Richard and Mary (Duffy) Olson, both survive in Pontiac, IL. Also surviving are his sister, Christine (Todd Tissiere) Hendren of Pontiac, IL; uncles, Donald (Nancy) Duffy of Wilmington, IL, Oral (Carol) Olson, Jr. of Cottonwood, AZ, Rodney Olson of Waterloo, IA, and Kevin Gravitt of Normal, IL; aunts, Kathy Duffy of Pontiac, IL and Dorothy Reese of Bloomingdale, IL; niece and nephew: Jalyn and Nic Hendren; girlfriend, Jennifer Leenders of Pontiac, IL; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Anna Duffy; paternal grandparents, Oral and Rosemary Olson; uncles, John Duffy, David "Ike" Duffy, Thomas Reese, Harold Olson, and John Olson; aunts, Carol Duffy and Julie Gravitt; and his dog, Max, who was his loyal companion for over 17 years. Brian was a graduate of Pontiac Township High School, Class of 1989 and attended Parkland College. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator with the IUOE Local 150 for over 25 years. He was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Pontiac, IL. Memorials may be made to the Livingston County Humane Society, 21179 E 1358 N Road, Pontiac, IL 61764; St. Marys Catholic School, 414 N. Main Street, Pontiac, IL 61764; Rubys Rescue Retreat, 600 North Road, McLean, IL 61754; or to the charity of the donors choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.