Lisa Marie Olsen, age 59, of Hot Springs, Arkansas and formerly of Belleville, Illinois passed away on March 24, 2026 at The Blossoms at Golf Links in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born in Alton, Illinois to her parents Gary Christensen and Janice (Schuessler) Christensen.

Lisa is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Fred and Eva Christensen, maternal grandparents John and Helen Schuessler, and her parents Gary and Janice Christensen as well as her long-time boyfriend Todd Barts of Belleville, Illinois.

She is survived by her sister Dawn Bickerstaff and brother in-law George Bickerstaff of Hope, AR; two nephews Anthony Sherer and Andrew Sherer; one great-niece Cecilia Sherer; one great-nephew Garrett Sherer; along with a host of extended family and many friends.

Lisa was a Dental Assistant for many years and former employee of Target. She loved her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A family hosted celebration of Lisa’s life will be held in Alton, Illinois at a later date.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com