Lillian Erickson

Lillian G. Erickson, age 90 of Faribault, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault following an extended illness.    Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault with the Rev. Dennis Tamke, Pastor of Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church in Faribault officiating. Interment will be held at the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault.    Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home on Sunday from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.    Lillian Gerry Erickson, the daughter of John and August (Knold) Gerry, was born on November 17, 1921 in Kenyon, MN. On July 1, 1946 she was united in marriage to Burton O. Erickson at Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church in Faribault. Mr. Erickson preceded her in death on February 2, 1983. Lillian worked for over 35 years as a secretary and receptionist at the Northwestern Bell Company. She also worked for a short time at the Rice County Sheriff's Department. Lillian was an active member at Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with all of her family. She enjoyed golfing, bowling and watching the Twin's and Viking's games.  Lillian loved to travel and saw much of the world.    She is survived by her son, Mark (Barb) Erickson of Faribault; by 5 grandchildren, Burton (BJ) (Danelle) Erickson of Woodbury, MN, Ben Erickson of Bloomington, MN, Breana Erickson of Faribault, April (Brian) Sjulstad-Kopack of Richfield, MN and Tara Sjulstad of Chanhassen, MN; by 5 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.    She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and by her brother, Ivan Gerry.