Suzanne Florence (Pearson) Oliver

Suzanne Oliver, 92, of Monticello, formerly of Elk River, died Friday, April 24, 2026 at Willows Landing Assisted Living in Monticello, with family members by her side.

Funeral services will be held at Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel in Monticello on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 12:00 PM. Burial following at Orono Cemetery in Elk River.

Suzanne Pearson was born November 15, 1933 to Carl and Doris (Long) Pearson in Chicago. They moved to Minneapolis where she graduated from Washburn High School in 1951 and the University of Minnesota in 1955 with a degree in Related Arts.

She married Richard Eidem in 1955 and had 5 children. In 1984, she married her second husband, John Oliver of John Oliver & Associates Land Surveying in Elk River. She was a resident of Elk River for nearly 50 years before moving to Willows Landing in Monticello.

She started at an early age with a lifelong passion for crafting, painting, sewing and quilting at all levels including as owner of her craft store “Ideas Galore” on Main Street in Elk River. She enjoyed her social circles, including clubs, lunches with friends, and many travels with friends and family. She loved spending time at her cabin with family, especially watching the sunset over the lake.

Those who knew her best, knew her as a “spicy” woman to the very end!

Survived by her children: Glenda (Mitch) Brand, Robert (Beth) Eidem, Sandy (Steve) Connoy, Carolyn (Bob) Lentz, and Beverly Eidem. Stepchildren: John (Sue) Oliver, Jeff (Tammy) Oliver, and Dennis (Mark) Oliver. Also survived by 12 grandchildren: Stephanie (Jason) Hein, Melanie (Brent) Eull, Kyle Mitlyng, Joe Mitlyng, Christian (Genevieve) Eidem, Matt (Amy) Connoy, Amie (Bryan) Tschida, Jordan (Amy) Lentz, Maile (Cody) Baker, Abigail Lentz, Chelsea (Chad) Yarmon, and Courtney (Pat) Coleman. She is further survived by 24 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; her husband; and a grandson, Jacob Connoy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Leukemia Foundation.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel of Monticello, MN. 763-295-2918. www.peterson-grimsmochapel.com.

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