Elverna DeSantis Obituary Beloved mother and grandmother, age 96, passed away on Friday, August 25th, 2017 at Golden Living Excelsior, MN. Born in Winona, MN on April 26, 1921. She was a longtime resident of Wayzata, MN. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest and loving son, Gary. Survived by loving daughter, Mary and five beloved grandchildren, Rachel (Mike Sutton), Michael, Liz, Jason and Anna and special friend Leeann Metzmaker. We love you! We will miss your kindness, humor and big heart. Private family celebration and interment will be held.