Jeannette C. Erickson, age 84, passed away June 4, 2009 at Golden Living Center - Riverview in Tomahawk.
Jeannette was born June 11, 1924 in Merrill, the daughter of Ervin and Charlotte (Parker) Willett. Jeannette was raised in the Tomahawk area. She married Lester Erickson on September 16, 1942 in Merrill. Jeannette and Lester farmed in the Irma area since 1957. She enjoyed music, knitting, cooking, and baking.
Survivors include:
Husband Lester Erickson
8 children Ervin (Barbara) Erickson Homosassa, Florida Shirley Withas Rhinelander Roger Erickson New Berlin Beverly (Ray) David Irma Jack (Jeanette) Erickson Phoenix, Arizona Michael (Corby) Erickson Wausau Suzanne Erickson Madison Ricky (Joy) Erickson Irma
1 brother Stanley Willett Louisiana
Jeannette is further survived by 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter - Lori Ann Erickson, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters.
Funeral Services for Jeannette Erickson will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from Krueger & Sons Funeral Home in Tomahawk. Rev. Dr. Gary Uttech will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of services at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Bethany Cemetery in Irma.