Elva Odella Larson, 92, passed away on June 7 th , 2026, at the Dove Nursing Facility in
Osseo, WI.
Elva was born to Olaf and Effie (Olson) Jacobson on March 28 th , 1934, in Whitehall,
Wisconsin. Elva graduated from Lincoln High School in Alma Center, WI.
Elva met Lyle Larson shortly after graduation while attending a local dance. The two
were married on July 9 th , 1955. Together, they raised four sons, Jon, Vernon, Gene, and
Richard.
Elva dedicated over 20 years to serving Jackson County as a Deputy Clerk of Courts.
Outside of work, she was a prominent member of the Northfield Lutheran Church and
enjoyed spending time in the kitchen, loving to cook and always willing to entertain and
feed a crowd. Her potato salad recipe was well-loved by family, as were her chocolate
cake and blondie bars. She also enjoyed watching movies, especially Hallmark movies.
She is survived by her sons Vernon (Sue) Larson, Gene (Shannon Berg) Larson, and
Richard (Sara) Larson; nine grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren; and her special
friend, Claudia Singleton.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lyle Larson, her son Jon (Dawn)
Larson, her infant son Hal Vaun Larson, her parents, and her sister, Gail (Wayne)
Nordick.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 15 th at the Northfield Lutheran Church
(N10750 County Road FF, Hixton, WI). Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue
until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Following the service, burial will be held at the Upper
Pigeon Creek Cemetery. All in attendance are invited to join the family for a luncheon at
the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northfield Lutheran Church, to the
Dove Healthcare Activities Program, or to the Upper Pigeon Creek Cemetery
Association.
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