Lillian Emelia Lucille Eskuri-Grace passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 at Oakview assisted living. Lillian was born on January 13, 1928 in Kettle River, Minnesota to Jacob Sarvela and Anna Emelia Sarvela.

She married Paul Albert Eskuri on June 15, 1947. They had 4 children, Howard Eskuri (Heather (deceased), Judy (Cal) Blocker, Bruce Eskuri (Coral), Lynne Eskuri, Larry Eskuri.

She married Duane Grace on October 31, 2003. Lillian worked at the state hospital for many years where she retired from. She was an active member of Holy Trinity Church.

Lillian is preceded in death be her parents, husband Paul and Duane, siblings, son's Howard and Larry and son-in-law Cal.

She is survived by her siblings; Warren (Stella) Sarvela, Williard (Marilyn) Sarvela and Nettie Illikainen and by her children; Judy, Bruce (Coral), Lynne, grandchildren; Paul (Anne), Ginger (Chris), Noelle, Brandon (Colleen), Erin, Lilly, Jenny (Chris) and 7 great- grandkids, as well as many nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.

Special thanks to Eleanor Eskuri (niece).

Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake, MN.