Warren Robert Olson, 77, of Clifton passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at his residence. He was born on February 3, 1949 in Chicago, a son of Elmer Herbert Wolford and Sylvia (Highland) Olson. His parents preceded him in death along with one brother, Russell Olson; and one son, Brian Olson.

 

Warren married Sandra Bailey on February 2, 1989 in Kankakee and she survives.

 

Also surviving are his step-children, Misty (William) Maves of Manhattan, Meggan Guthrie (George True) of Clifton, Keith (Jennifer) Brault of Romeoville, and Nicole Brault of Clifton; grandsons, Jeffrey Bissallion, Travis Kibbons, and Ashley Kibbons; step-grandchildren, Jarred (Sabrina) Maves, Adam Maves, Christopher Guthrie, Dylan Guthrie, Hannah True, Jaden Nester, Reagan Brault, and Jaxson Brault; step-great-grandchildren, Hollynn Maves and Juliette Maves; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Edward Olson of Indiana.

 

Warren enjoyed fishing, camping, and boating. He was a mechanic at Belson Scrap and Steel. Warren held various mechanics jobs over the year as well as working for Warfield Electric. He was a “Jack of All Trades” and there was nothing he couldn’t fix. Warren would often say, “He could fix anything, but traffic tickets and broken hearts.”

 

Per his wishes, there will be no services at this time.

 

Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton is handling arrangements.

 

Memorials may be given to the Family’s Wishes (c/o Meggan Guthrie, 3002 North 1650 East Road, Clifton, IL 60927)

 

Please share a memory of Warren at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.