Astrid Olsen, nee Valvatne,age 70, of Des Plaines, beloved wife of 50 years to Reidar O.; loving mother of Barbara (Eric) Helgeland, Catherine (the late Peter) Karabas, Linda Olsen Grant, Perry (Lisa), Peter (Ana) and Henry (Stephanie) Olsen; fond grandmother of 16; dear sister of Kari (Torleif) Sundt and Egil(Holly) Valvatne; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded by dear parents, Bard H. and Elida Valvatne and a brother, Baby Arne Helge Valvatne. Proud member of Leikarringen Heimhug Dance Group. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Oehler Funeral Home Des Plaines Chapel, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines, where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 2614 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 appreciated. For further info 847-824-5155.
