Birth date: Jan 8, 1941 Death date: Feb 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Bonnie Rose (Willett) Olson, 85, “The Hat Lady” on February 22, 2026, in Maui, Hawaii. Bonnie was the matriarch of the family; she built a village with a strong fo Read Obituary
Aunt Bonnie was a very kind, generous, and caring person who enjoyed shopping and wearing fancy hats. I'll always remember the times where she opened up her house to me and my family while we visited her in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. I'll remember the great dinners and barbecues we had together in her backyard while we talked about the Green Bay Packers. She will be missed.
Love,
Aaron
I will always remember my Aunt Bonnie for her large family gatherings at her festive decorated house when we would come annually/semi-annually to visit. I’ve always admired her faith and the importance of family I seen growing up, that I also hope to replicate with my own family.
I also loved to spend time at their store, Finishing Touch as a kid, where I remember Aunt Bonnie gave me my first opportunity to make some extra money as being an “employee” and made me feel special and older.
There are many memories that I will always cherish and remember about Aunt Bonnie, and I feel that I share some of the same qualities she carried, as I’m always in search of a “great deal” shopping. And when my husband asks how much I spent…I tell him, “it’s not how much I spent, it’s how much I saved!” Lol! I think I got that one from my Aunt Bonnie;)
May she rest in peace and have the endless shopping and deals in heaven.
-Kristen Lem (Willett)
My prayers and sympathy to Bonnie's family.
I was a classmate of Bonnie's at St. James and Regis...
Visited with her many times at her frame shop, when I would come to Eau Claire.
Always an interesting and stylist lady. Many memories remain with me to this day.
God's peace be with all of you at this sad time...
