Suzy Oleson
January 20, 1962 ~ June 13, 2013
Suzy "Crazy Lady" Knapp Oleson was born January 20, 1962 in Carroll, Iowa. She passed away after a short, Hard battle with Leukemia surrounded by her family June 13, 2013. She lived hard and loved harder. She is preceded by her brother, Roger Knapp and sister Mary Lostis. She is survived by her Mother, Lillian Louise Knapp; her loving husband Michael Oleson; her Children Toni (Shawn) Benson; Mary Varner; Blake (Megan) Matthes; Jarith (Gretchen) Knapp. Her Grandchildren Kenneth Simmons; Conner Matthes; Leo Bly-Knapp; Haley Matthes and Bella Happel-Knapp. Her Sisters Charlotte Winchester and Robin Wolters and Brother John Knapp. Suzy was a woman who touched everyone she met. You loved her instantly, as she was larger than life. She is famous for her love of people and of food. No one ever went hungry at the Crazy Lady's Caf��, a mobile cafe. She always went above and beyond to make sure everyone around her was taken care of. She was one of a kind, an amazing daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, wife and friend. Her Journey on this plane was too short and left unfinished, but we will continue the journey when reunited on the next. Suzy's "Crazy Lady's" Celebration of Life will be Monday, June 17, 2013 at 10:30 am at Morgan Funeral Choices, Mount Vernon. Suzy's viewing will be today (Sunday) from 3-6pm at the funeral home. Fellowship/wake will continue at the "House" after the viewing and Service. She will be cremated after the service and go for a ride with Papa before being shot from cannons with him. Memorials can be sent via paypal to crazyladyscafe@gmail.com ; sentiments can also be posted via facebook at "Pray for Sister Sue" open group page.
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I wish that we had known to take more time as children to get to know each other better. Time steals memories so easily when we forger to guard them well . Going to miss you Sue, Keep watchover those you love from the other side. We’ll be seeing you again when we get there. Shelly
Sorry we could not be there but this web site did not post information when I was on line yesterday. Sue will be greatly missed. All of you are in our prayers and thoughts. Read facebook sounds like she had a good send off.
smiles through her tears… how do you say goodbye to a friend? i met suzy and her husband at an event that they brought the crazy lady cafe to. i was amazed at the sheer size of the omelette i had, but soon realized that as generous as suzy was with her food, she also was with her heart. I had the privilege of sitting and talking with her on a couple of evenings while at that event. I was a complete stranger but she listened to me and gave me some very sound advice on a particularly sensitive subject in my life. I learned much from her and it became my honor to call her a friend. unfortunately life called away a beautiful woman before i had the chance to see her again, but the time that i got to spend with her i will always cherish. Godspeed Suzy and to her family many prayers and blessings. lisa
What terrible loss. She touch so many people lives, Made everyone smile, and filled their tummies with the best treats.
What a wonderful woman, who always had a wonderful smile for those around her. May peace light your path.
Jackie and I were devastated to hear of the passing of Suzy. she was such a joy to be around at the motorcycle events. We always planned to have at least one meal at the Crazy Lady’s cafe at every event the two of us were at. Love you Suzy ….we will both miss you so much. Mark & Jackie, Black & Chrome Motorcycle Leathers
All my love. Suzy was an awesome lady, and she will be greatly missed.
I will never forget the day I ordered 2 pancakes from her food cart for my breakfast and was quickly told I only needed 1. I still couldn’t finish that 1. I also met more new friends with the words, “do you want to share this omelette?” I will miss her even though I only met her during 1 weekend.
May the road rise to meet you Suzy. Until we meet again, I’ll keep the coffee on the forge.
GOOD-BYE MY FRIEND, You will always be remembered!!!