Leone E. Olson
Leone Elizabeth Olson, 82, of Independence, passed away at Whitehall Tri-County Hospital, Friday, April 18, 2025, with her daughters and special friend, Joyce Klimek, by her side.
Leone came into the world June 22, 1942, to Norman and Lillian (Hundt) George. She attended Saint Aloysius Catholic School and graduated from Arcadia High School. Leone married Ronald Matchey, April of 1961. They had five children together. They also shared the hardship of losing two children. Leone later married James Olson. Together they enjoyed dancing and traveling. They had the opportunity to see all 50 states together.
Leone was involved with the Rosary Society, the Funeral Group, the Independence Homemakers, the Red Hats, along with various other organizations. Family was of great importance to her. Leone loved to cook and bake for family and friends. Leone enjoyed to knit. All of her grandchildren and great grandchildren have received baby afghans that were made with LOVE.
She liked to read books, play cards and BINGO, and watch hummingbirds from her kitchen window. She took delight in attending events for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Leone is survived by her children: Sandra Joern, Sue (Neil) Pronschinske, Brenda (Francis) Sonsalla; daughter-in-law, Shannon Matchey; grandchildren: Carl (Lindsey) Joern, Erin (Evan) Carr, Kyle (Natalie), Eric, Shawna, Lee Pronschinske, Andrew (Grace), Michael Sonsalla and Shylin Matchey; great grandchildren: Brooks, Piper, Beckett Joern, Oliver, Lorelei Pronschinske and Arthur Sonsalla.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Olson; son, Steven Matchey; daughter, Stacey Matchey; and granddaughter, Alexandra Joern.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. A donation in Leone’s honor will be made to the PCCW for the kitchen restoration.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father George Thayilkuzhitottu officiating. Family and friends are welcome for visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. To leave an online condolence for her family, please visit www.edisonfuneralhome.com.
