Karen Lee (Birch) Olson, age 84, of Little Falls, formerly of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. Karen is survived by her husband, James Olson of Little Falls; daughter, Melody Riddle of Randall; son, Matthew Olson of Green Isle; granddaughters, Heather Riddle of Little Falls, Jessie Ann (Bob) Crosby of Randall, Amy Bangoura of Chaska, and Kylah Olson of Green Isle; grandson, Jonathan Anderson of Apple Valley; great-grandchildren, Mariam Bangoura, Anna Crosby, Boone Crosby, and Eva Crosby; brother-in-law, Paul (Kathy) Olson of Clitherall; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Special thanks to the entire staff at St.