Lucille Stella Erickson (92) of Stockholm, WI went to her home in heaven on Friday, April 24, 2015. Lucille was a resident at the Ellsworth Care Center since January of 2014. Prior to that, she was a resident at the Plum City Care Center for four years. She was born June 18, 1922 to Vernon and Blanche (Perkins) Powers.
She married Glen H. Erickson on October 3, 1940 in Red Wing, MN. They spent their lives on their farm near Lund, WI, where they raised 3 children, Roger, Phyllis and Ron. Lucille was a member of the Lund Covenant Church, where she was active in Ladies Aid and Covenant Women. She often gave a reading or devotions at the monthly meetings.
Lucille enjoyed being a homemaker and cooking and baking for her family and friends. She was always ready with the coffee pot and homemade goodies for company. Lucille enjoyed making hand stitched baby quilts for the grandchildren and great grandchildren when they came along. She enjoyed the simple life on the farm, music, reading, birds, animals and visiting with friends and family. Happiness and contentment were found in her home, family and her faith in God.
Lucille is survived by sons, Roger of Maiden Rock, WI and Ron (Kim) of Lund, WI; daughter, Phyllis Johnson of Ellsworth, WI; six grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; sister, Marlys (Lloyd) O' Keefe of Beldonville; nieces, nephews and sister-in-law, Hazel Larson of Hager City, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen, and infant son, DuWayne.
The family would like to thank the Plum City & Ellsworth Care Centers for the care they gave Lucille.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Mission Covenant Church in Lund with Pastor Greg Satterberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Goodrich Funeral Home in Durand is assisting the family. To express on-line condolences visit obituaries at www.goodrichfh.com
Visitation
APR 28. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Lund Mission Covenant Church
W10899 County Road CC
Lund, WI
Service
APR 28. 11:00 AM (CDT)
Lund Mission Covenant Church
W10899 County Road CC
Lund, WI
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