Age 86
Passed away peacefully at home May 5, 2020. Elsie is survived by her husband of 66 years and 7 months, Jerry Hanson; daughters, Kathy (Doug) McIntosh, Sandy (Bill) Wegwerth, Debra (Paul) Hugunin, BethAnn Hanson (Roland Nevarez); 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Adolph and many nieces and nephews. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ann Mekoli; sister, Rosie Olsen; brother, Les Mekoli; daughter, Michelle Tuman; grandson, Ben McIntosh. Those who knew Elsie recognized her as a kind woman of faith, strength, compassion, and determination. She loved God, her family and learning. Elsie exemplified honesty, commitment, and hard work and will be dearly missed by her loving family. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for 50 years and cherished her church and community. A funeral procession beginning at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Inver Grove Hts., MN, will begin at 11:15 am on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 following a private family funeral, following Covid-19 recommendations. The family welcomes those who wish to participate to meet in the parking lot of St. Patrick’s to process to St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Inver Grove Hts. We appreciate and respect social distancing guidelines while at the cemetery as only the immediate family will be at the gravesite for final prayers. We thank you for your love and support. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.