Leone Olsen Kelly, age 92, of Rice Lake, WI, died Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Rice Lake. She was born on July 3, 1933 in Donnely, MN to George and Agnes (Ernest) Olsen.

Leone attended school in Rochester, MN. She worked for Kahler Hotel in Rochester as a server in the dining room; they owned and operated Tamarack Lodge in Chetek for 4 years and then worked for Wright Products from 1975-1999. She enjoyed painting pottery at the Senior Center, sewing, gardening and was very involved in taking care of her grandchildren.

Leone was a strong, giving, unselfish and a loving woman. She was dedicated to her family and loved her dog, Molly.

She is survived by 7 children, Shannon Kelly, Erin Thigpen, K.C. Seal, Kerry (Dawn) Kelly, Mike (Tracy) Kelly, Quinn (Sharon) Kelly and Heather (Curt) Hoffmann; many grandchildren and great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Colleen Randall; 3 sons, Sean Kelly, Brent Kelly and Timothy Kelly; her parents; 3 sisters and 4 brothers.

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Friday, March 13, 2026 at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI, Father Adam Laski officiating, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rice Lake. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the funeral service at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals.

Last Update: Mar 09, 2026 9:10 am CDT