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Erna Kamin Obituary

Erna Marie Kamin (Falkenstein), age 88, formerly of Glenview and Ingleside, peacefully at rest on January 5, 2021 in Traverse City, Michigan. Erna is survived by her daughter Robin (Kurt) Schroeder and son Mark (Colette) Kamin. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Vernon and loving daughters Jennifer Walsh and Lisa Waido. Devoted mother-in-law to Patrick Walsh and Keith Waido. Cherished "Grammie" to 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. A celebration of Erna's life will held at a later date.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 8, 2021.

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Kent Alan Swanson

August 8, 2021

Robin and Mark:

I came across Erna's obituary while working on a Celebration of Life event for Valerie Swanson. Erna and Valerie died about two weeks apart. Leigh, Lora and I extend our condolences to you and your family. Warmly, Kent Swanson

Barbara Cherf-Stiehr

March 8, 2021

Robin, your name popped in my head and I googled you and found this Memorial. I am so sorry to hear about your Mom and sisters!! I just want to send you my love and prayers. I hope you are doing ok.

In a few years we will be having our 50th HS Reunion... maybe you could come. Joan and I are still close and gosh it would be nice to see you again.

Take extra good care of yourself.

Love ya,

Barb

Kathleen lents

January 9, 2021

Erna and I had good conversations while taking the train to and from work. She was a very nice person

Sue & Phil Smith

January 8, 2021

We send you all our prayers and hugs at this time. Auntie Erna give Uncle Vernon, Jenny, Lisa, my mom and everybody else a giant hug!!

Bonnie Collins

January 8, 2021

I'm so sorry for your loss. Erna was a great neighbor (Tanneron Bay, Ingleside). I always enjoyed talking to her and appreciated her wry sense of humor! She loved her little dog Emma, and when Emma wandered off one day, I spotted her and brought her home in a laundry basket.

Cindi Schroeder Mouhot

January 8, 2021

Erna I will always remember your smile and generous spirit. I thought I knew what I wanted to say and yet no words come to me. I am so Very Sorry for everyone who loved you, hearts are hurting, missing you and I send so many Virtual Comforting Hugs, prayers and so much Love to everyone I hope you got to dance with Vern

Clare Matthies Buechner

January 8, 2021

My prayers and deepest sympathy are with the family

Britni

January 8, 2021

Grammie- You will forever be missed. I´ll always miss seeing your smiling face at all of Kendall´s parties and big events. You are such an amazing lady and I´ll look after Kendall for you. My condolences to the whole family.

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