Olga Laverne Tiller

Olga Laverne Tiller, age 93, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Monday evening, September 4th, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born November 8th, 1929, in Ironton, Missouri, a daughter of the late Annie Blankenship and Arthur Oelsen. She was 1 of 9 children.

Olga was married to the late James (“Jim”) Tiller on July 12th, 1946, where they were married for 68 years before his passing. Olga and Jim went on to have two sons, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren that they loved deeply.

Olga was preceded in death by her late husband James (“Jim”) Tiller, brothers, Ormand Oelsen, Orville Oelsen, Byron Oelsen; and sisters, Anita Dickerson, Ruth Oelsen, Irene Neier, Florence Jones, and Mildred Oelsen.

Olga enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, shopping, and listening to music. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Her family members refer to her as the backbone of their family, their biggest supporter, and the most beautiful woman inside and out.

Olga is survived by two sons, Mike and John Tiller; eight grandchildren, Ryan Miller, Craig (Katie) Tiller, Brad Tiller, Laurie (Robert) LaGrone, James Tiller, Tommy Tiller, and Danielle Tiller; eight great-grandchildren, Lauren (Trent) Webb, Allison McGarvey, Erin McGarvey, Aiden McGarvey, Peska LaGrone, Cole Tiller, Trent Tiller, and Benedict Tiller; and two great-great-grandchildren Levi Webb and Lainey Webb. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.

Memorial service for Olga will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, October 1st, 2023, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses located at 3000 Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63104.

10 Comments

  1. Laurie LaGrone on September 11, 2023 at 4:49 pm

    Love you Nana!



  2. James M Tiller on September 11, 2023 at 5:00 pm

    LOVE u Mom..Miss u so much…..Life isnt the same without u



  3. Mike and Deborah LaGrone on September 11, 2023 at 5:03 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I know where you all got your beauty….she was absolutely beautiful. Prayers for your family.



  4. Ashley Gilligan on September 11, 2023 at 5:05 pm

    My deepest condolences to your entire family! May she rest in heaven. Love, Ashley Gilligan and family



  5. Laraina on September 11, 2023 at 5:16 pm

    I just picture you dancing with Uncle Jim again and laughing with you siblings after the resurrection. I know my Ma-Ma will be so happy to have her closest sister back by her side. I will never forget you and the times we shared. So many blessed memories! Until we see each other again, I will hold you closely in my broken heart. Love you, Aunt Olga.



  6. Rhonda Jones on September 11, 2023 at 10:27 pm

    Aunt Olga where do I start I remember so many wonderful times we all shared .As far as my family you will be truly missed. We all adored you an Uncle Jim we love you and your family so very much .I hope to see all of them very soon to catch up on old times an make new ones .Thank You for being such a Great Aunt an bring so sweet to me an my children i will never forget your kindness . God Bless Your an Your Family I love you all an if Your family needs anything in just a phone call away . I’ll see you again soon bye for now 🌷🌟🥰



  7. Rhonda Jones on September 11, 2023 at 10:31 pm

    Aunt Olga where do I start I remember so many wonderful times we all shared .As far as my family you will be truly missed. We all adored you an Uncle Jim we love you and your family so very much .I hope to see all of them very soon to catch up on old times an make new ones .Thank You for being such a Great Aunt an being so sweet to me an my children i will never forget your kindness . God Bless You an Your Family I love you all an if Your family needs anything im just a phone call away . I’ll see you again soon bye for now 🌷🌟🥰



  8. Jodi Parrish on September 12, 2023 at 2:54 pm

    My deepest condolences to all of you at the loss of your beautiful Olga. She was a lovely and special person. She and Jim touched the lives of many- all for the better. May you cherish all of the memories she gave. Hugs to Laurie and Jamie.



  9. Mary Travis on September 15, 2023 at 5:41 pm

    Such a beautiful person that I had the privilege of meeting with Steve and family before he passed. You will be missed by all who knew you.



  10. Mary Ann Kellerman on September 17, 2023 at 1:42 pm

    My dear Aunt Olga. Elegant, kind, loving, refined, religious, and beautiful.
    I admired her so much!!!
    A life of service to others….
    A rare example of what we all need to be.



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