Jenny L. Kolenda

Jenny L. Kolenda, age 49, of Ruther Glen, Virginia passed from this life, into Eternal Life in Heaven on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. She was born on September 11, 1973 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of Lauri and Lois (née Weslin) Osterlund. Jenny attended the West Iron County schools, graduating with the Class of 1991. She then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design at Ferris State University, graduating in 1995. Jenny married Barak Kolenda on August 17, 1996 in Iron River. The couple celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary in 2022. Jenn was self-employed as a Graphic Designer. She loved design, decorating, crafts, art, and anything that involved being creative; Jenn loved discussing and inspiring creativity in others. She adored her three children; they were the center of her universe. Jenn was fully involved with both her daughters’ English Riding competitions (VHSA & BHSA). And she loved all time spent with her family; her family's annual Beach Week to the Outer Banks of North Carolina was among her favorites. Jenny is survived by her husband, Barak; daughters Olivia and Reagan; son Barak II; parents Lauri and Lois Osterlund; brothers Lauri Osterlund (Nikki) of Iron River, MI and Raymond Osterlund (Heather) of Green Bay, WI; sister Angela Pepin (Michael) of Pine Springs, MN; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the U.P. River Church in Iron River. A memorial service will follow at 12 p.m. with Pastor James Pellizzer to officiate. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery in the spring. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jenny L. Kolenda, please visit our flower store.