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Jancie,
So sorry for your loss - prayers for you and children.
Thomas Gallagher
September 14, 2010 | Santa Barbara, CA


Rockford, Illinois
JAMES W. ERICKSON 'THE BIG SWEDE' ROCKFORD - Jim was born May 13, 1939, in Rockford to Lillian and Emil Erickson. He died Aug. 30, 2010, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He graduated from East High School in 1957. Married Janice Zanocco on Nov. 21, 1959. He was employed by Smith Oil Co., in...
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Jancie,
So sorry for your loss - prayers for you and children.
Thomas Gallagher
September 14, 2010 | Santa Barbara, CA
Jan,
I am so sorry to here about Jim's passing. It has been many years since you and I worked together, but that is how I got to meet Jim and your boys. He was the kind of person who made you feel like he did really care. All of the testimonies written in this guest book are a real tribute to what kind of person he was.
My prayer is that your faith will help you and your family get through this tough time.
Mike Rotello
September 03, 2010
Hello,
Jeff & Pauly, Sorry to hear about your Dad. I will remember him in my prayers. God Bless your family.
Joe Stark
Joe Stark
September 03, 2010 | Rockford, IL
Dear Jan and Sons,
Tonight we witnessed a beautiful tribute to one of the nicest men we had the pleasure of knowing.
Due to the many friends showing their respect to the family, we tried not to take up too much of our personal time with you but we also wanted to mention that although our intention was to see you tomorrow at the funeral we regretfully cannot attend. Please know that our thoughts will be with you and you'll be remembered in our prayers.
Ray/MaryLouise Gaziano
September 02, 2010 | Rockford, IL
Jim was a great person I enjoyed working with him for many years at Smith Oil.Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Dick & Helen Fedeli, Bonita Springs FL.
September 02, 2010
To the Erickson Family: You can take great comfort in knowing what a wonderful man so many others thought "The Big Swede" was... What a great person and role model you were Jim. You will surely be missed by so many. Always a smile on your face and a cheerful word to others....
Steve Cascio
September 02, 2010 | Machesney Park, IL
Dear Jan -- We keep track of the special people in Rockford approx. twice a week on line and are very sorry to learn of your loss. It's
been some time since we saw you and Jim but the memories of his humor, care and concern for others will stay with us.
You are both in our prayers. Anita & Mike White
Mike White
September 01, 2010 | Fullerton, CA
Jan, Mike, Paul, Jeff and John,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim and I'm so glad I got to visit with the family in May. He was so special because he made everyone around him feel so special. I know you'll miss him greatly but we'll always have great memories of him and cherish the idea of him running and jumping and causing a raucus in heaven! My prayers will be with you.
Cousin Barb Scott
September 01, 2010 | Troy, MI
Auntie Jan,Michael,John ,Jeff and Paulie,you all know how much we loved our Uncle Jim...I have great comfort knowing that he is with our own Dad. Please know we love you all and feel your great sorrow...
Anne and Rick Wagner ,Lauren,Anna and Cole
September 01, 2010 | Prior Lake, MN