Toni Lyn Olson “Toni O”
Published 5:17 pm Friday, October 11, 2024
Was born to Peggy (Olson) and Richard Jensen of Albert Lea and David Egerdal of Albert Lea on February 4th 1982. She weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces and had a head full of straight black hair. She was named by her Grandpa Russ who was her steady constant, her best friend, and role model. She was a free spirit right from the start. From climbing trees as a kid to rollerblading the lake with her friends as a teen, Toni was always on the go and surrounded in abundance by both people and animals. Her passion for puppies soon grew to an obsession along with VW Bugs and the color lime green. If her friends could describe her in one word it would be Golden, in which she truly was. She had a shine about her that you could see and feel a mile away. Toni graduated from ALHS in 2001 and proceeded in her career as a prestige Bartender and Server. She was requested by name at many Restaurants and locations, as more and more people gravitated to her, she finally found a home in Trails where she served for over ten years along side one of her best friends. Toni will always be remembered for her Hippie Love as she always found the good in everyone she met. Her outgoing nature was admired by thousands as She was always there to lend a helping hand. As unfortunate as it is to say, Toni, at Age 42, gained her beautiful angel wings after a long battle with addiction. She passed Peacefully with her beloved dog Cleyah by her side on October 4th, 2024.
Toni O is survived by her Nana, Phillis (Phiz) Olson of Albert Lea; Nancy & Tom Osetek, Randi Osetek (cousin) of Raleigh NC; Dad Richard Jensen of Albert Lea; Grandparents Gordon & Faye Jensen of Albert Lea. Sister Traci (Jared) Sorlie and Brother Kael (Robin) Jensen. Nephews; Ryder, Jace, and Cruz. Nieces; Remi, Kaelyn, and Logan. As well as many other Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Toni is proceeded in death by her Mother Peggy (Olson) Jensen, Grandpa Russell (Phiz) Olson, and her Biological Father David Egerdal.
There will be a Celebration of Life on October 19 th 2024 from 2-5 @ The Moose Lodge.