Okerlund, Elsie M. Age 92 of Hanover and formerly Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2018. Born the daughter of Andrew & Hilda Hulkonen on May 9, 1926 in Brandon, MN. Elsie is survived by her daughters Cheryl (Norman) Sivula & Jackie; son Douglas; grandchildren Nick (Katie), Randy (Michele), Kari, Holly (Matt), Greg (Ashley), James (Ashley) and Brittany; great grandchildren Mazie, Emmett, Gunnar & Tegan; sister Anna Chapman; special nieces Carolyn, Betty & Joanne, many nephews & other relatives. Preceded in death by her parents; husband Chester; daughter Debra; siblings John, Lillian, Vieno, Toivo, Eva and Martha; nephew Chuck Hulkonen. Private family services October 28, 2018. Serving the family The Peterson Chapel St.Michael/Albertville 763-497-5362 thepetersonchapel.com

Published on October 21, 2018


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