Kathryn Sara Olsen (nee: Loucks), 89 years of age and a resident of Amherst, Ohio passed away peacefully with family on May 8, 2024. She was born on October 21, 1934 in Muncy, PA to James and Marjorie Loucks. She was raised in Rocky River, Ohio and graduated from Rocky River High School in 1952. Kathie received her Registered Nursing degree from Baldwin Wallace College and graduated in 1956.

Since 1960, Kathie had made her home in Amherst, Ohio. For over 50 years, she was a dedicated and exceptional nurse with an abundance of expertise in orthopedics. She began her long career first with training at Fairview Hospital and continuing at Amherst Hospital, Lorain Community Hospital, Oberlin Hospital, and Ohio Extended Care Center. She worked until she was 77 years old.

Kathie was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, and enjoyed singing in the choir. Her passion in life was going to concerts. Michael Stanley, Moody Blues, Gordon Lightfoot and Neil Diamond were among her favorites. She also loved watching sports with her children and friends. Go Browns! Go Tribe! Go Cavs! She loved sailing the waters of Lake Erie and enjoyed practicing her talents of art by creating drawings and paintings. We will never forget her smile, frequently telling people how beautiful they are, her contagious laugh, the abundance of hugs she would give everyone she met and how she loved a good party! She never met a stranger!

Kathie was predeceased by the deaths of husbands Julius Zak and Jervis D. Olsen, and brother James Loucks. Survivors include her children, Julie Rojek (Jay), Mary Olsen Dielman (Kevin Harrison), Jeffrey Olsen (Anne), grandchildren, Jenna, Jayme, Andrea, Kendyl, Kammy, Hannah, Holly and 7 great-grandchildren. Kathie loved her family and pets, and her best friend of over 40 years, Darlene Smith, who brought her joy each and every day. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Elyria Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria Ohio 44035, by visiting https://friendshipapl.org/donate-online/. There will be no visitation. A celebration of life is being planned for this Summer 2024.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Garland Misencik Funeral Home