Julie Ann Olsen (Kat)

Julie Ann Olsen (also known as Kat), age 34 of Hastings, MI passed away June 22, 2012 at her residence in Mt. Washington, KY.

She was born July 23, 1977 in Eaton Rapids, MI, the daughter of Janet A. Olsen of Waunakee, WI and Richard W. Olsen of Grand Ledge, MI. She is survived by two daughters, Selena M. Olsen, age 15, and Alexandretta J. Billings, age 13; her Mother, Janet Olsen; her Father, Richard Olsen; her Brother, Kevin Olsen; her Aunt Rita Dickson; Aunt Roberta Hand, and Uncle Russell Olsen as well as cousins and two very dear friends, Lori & Wes Pion, who acted as Mom and Dad over the past several years.

Julie loved her daughters very much. Reading, watching movies, playing computer games, swimming and hunting were some of the activities Julie enjoyed.

Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a visiting hour from 1 – 2 p.m. as well as a Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, the family offers that donations can be made to The New England Children's Village – www.salemchildrensvillage.org .