The Illini Hockey Clubs loses a former player.
Artie Olson
July 24, 2004 - The Illini Hockey Club would like to offer it condolences to the family and friends of Arthur (Artie) Beck Olson who passed away this past week. Art, age 26, who played two seasons with the Illini in 98-99 and 00-01, died suddenly of a heart aneurysm while on vacation in Venice, Italy, with loved ones. Arthur was the devoted husband of Lauren M. (Brown); loving son of Arthur J. and Linda (Beck) Olson; inspiring brother to Matthew and Patrick Olson; cherished grandson to Robert L. and A. Nadine Beck, and the late Arthur C. and Virginia C. Olson; precious son-in-law of James and Linda Brown; and loyal nephew and cousin to many. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Art Olson Ministry Fund, Inc., 11555 Heron Bay Blvd., Suite 200, Coral Springs, FL 33076. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book.