Lois E. Erickson

Lois E. Erickson. 79, died in Vista Medical Center, Waukegan on Thursday, December 6, 2007, surrounded by her family. She was born in Racine on May 10, 1928 the daughter of he late Alfred and Ella (nee: Leverance ) Heusdens. On December 17, 1948 she was united in marriage to Arthur Erickson Sr. who preceded her in death in January of 1977. She had been employed by Western Publishing for over 46 years. Lois was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. She tried out for the Racine Belles and made the team but decided not to play. Lois was a major fan of city league softball. Lois enjoyed crocheting afghans for her family. She was a very giving person, a well-liked lady, who loved her family above all else. She will be greatly missed. Surviving are her children, Arthur (Linda) Erickson and Tommy (Lori) Erickson all of Sturtevant; grandkids, Jennifer (Jimmy) Hombs, Jamie (Tom) Hayek, Trisha (Chris) Balke, Tracy (Jeff0 Wasik, Auden Erickson and Cassidy Erickson; great-grandkids, Bryon, Samantha, Savannah, Dylan, Josh, Lydia, and Ashlyn; brother Gayle (Gladys) Heusdens of Blythe, CA; sisters Marie Riley of Oconto and Carol (Bob) Hetchler of Holcomb, WI, and by her sister-in-law Marlene Heusdens of Racine. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive her. In addition to her parents and her husband, Lois was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters-in-law Jim (Gwen) Heusdens, John (Evelyn) Heusdens and Bill (Donna) Heusdens; brothers-in-law Bob Riley and Lowell Hetchler; nephews Dwayne Hetchler and David Heusdens. Her Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Monday. December 10th at 6:00 p.m., with Rev. Ferdinand Bahr officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Private burial services will be held in West Lawn Memorial Park.