Elizabeth Erickson

RACINE – Mrs. Elizabeth Erickson, 92, passed away at WFH- All Saints under Wheaton Franciscan Hospice on Saturday, November 30, 2013, with her family by her side.

   She was born in Pinewoods, MI on November 8, 1921, the daughter of the late John and Barbara (nee: Stickel) Wiandt.  She was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenwoods, Michigan.  On October 26, 1940, she married the love of her life, Daniel Joseph Erickson.  He preceded her in death on August 30, 1960.

   Mrs. Erickson worked at Western Publishing for three years and Multi-Products for 25 years.  She was a member of Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church for over 60 years.  She enjoyed baking and taking trips that her daughter, Elizabeth Ann chaperoned.

   She is survived by her children, Joan (James) Mattice of Racine, Linda (Ronald) Blaski of Franksville, Paul (Judith) Erickson of Racine; her loving grandchildren, Janet Carre, Diane Carre, Donna Kannenberg, Steven Carre, , Kathy Anderson, Kelli VanBendegom, Heather Mattice, Erika Keller, Daniel Erickson, Jessica Luckett; as well as many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, Daniel, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Heckel; as well as 4 sisters and I brother.

   Family and friends are invited to meet at Epiphany Lutheran Church (2921 Olive St) on Thursday, December 5, 2013 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m.  The celebration of her life and funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michael Zarling officiating.   A private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Epiphany Lutheran Church. 

   A special thank you to Wheaton Franciscan Hospice and the staff at Ridgewood Care Center; especially Karen, Ashia, Amber and Gloria for the loving and professional attention Elizabeth received while under their care.