Age 71, of Gary passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2016 at Methodist Hospital Northlake. Ercell was retired from USX Corporation. Ercell leaves to cherish is memory his loving wife Kathy; son David (Crystal) Northern Sr., of Round Lake, IL; daughter Crystal (Alex) Wright; and surrogate daughter Erica Boyd both of Indianapolis, IN; five grandchildren; 2 surrogate grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends. Visitation Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 12-8:00p.m. with family hour from 6-8:00p.m. at the Guy and Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue. Funeral services Friday, January 6, 2017 at 11:00a.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 1276 W. 20th Avenue. Rev. Dr. John E. Jackson Sr., officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.
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To Kathy,
You have our heartfelt condolences in the transition of your BELOVED HUSBAND, ERCELL. May the fond memories that you shared comfort you in months to come.
Your Sister in Christ,
Daisy Curtis and Dorothy Curtis
January 6, 2017
To my dear friend Kathy and family my prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. May God hold you in His hands and guide you thru this journey.
Bette Bridgeman-Madison
January 5, 2017
Our family is saddened by the passing of Mr Hotckins.David Northern mean so much to us in Lake County.We pray for comfort for him and his family during these times of heartbreak and sorry.Bro. Andrew Watson and family.
January 5, 2017
TO MY FRIEND YOU ARE TRULY GOING TO BE MISSED REST IN PEACE MY MY FRIEND .
JOHN MOORE
January 5, 2017
To The Family Of Ercell Hotchkins:
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God bless you and yours.
Aurelia & Gregory Weaver
January 5, 2017
To Kathy and family, my compassion is extended to your loss of your loved one!
James Conner
January 5, 2017
Praying for you and your family knowing that God has his hands all over you and your family earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not Heal may God Blessing be with you always. Mrs. Sylvia T. Boose
January 4, 2017
To the Family of Bro Ercell,
We were deeply saddened by he loss of this gentle giant, Bro. Ercell Hotchkins. To Sis Cathy, David(Crystal)& Crystal (Alex) we offer you thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this dark time.
Gerald, Tracie & Lindsey Simmons
January 4, 2017
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