Irvin H. Olson

September 21, 2025

Posted Monday, September 22, 2025 12:00 pm

SPARTA-Irvin H. Olson, 94, of Sparta, died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at his home.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta. Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com

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