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Erika P. Williams
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Oct. 30, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services LTD.
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Erika P. Williams, nee Rode, 87, of Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Charles W. Williams. Devoted mother Gerhard Richter, Sr. and Reiner Richter and stepmother of Joseph (Karen) Williams, Michael (Dawn) Williams and Julie (John) Clark. Loving grandmother of Gerhard (Tammy) Richter, Jr., Ryan, Nathan and Edward Richter and stepgrandmother of Robert (Sonia) Williams, Cory (Danielle) Williams, Christopher (Zubie) Williams, Nick Williams, Anthony Williams, Alyssa (Reese) Hunter, Allison (Brett) Westra. Caring great-grandmother of Alyssa, Diana, Savannah, Parisa, Sheyda, Caden, Grace, Piper, Jayden, Brandon, Austin, Brooks, Leeroy and Ella Cherished daughter of the late Emil and Erna Rode. Dear sister of Willi (Erika) Rode.
A memorial visitation will be on Thursday, October 30, from Noon until the time of the service at 1 PM at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL.
Funeral information or online condolences, www.ahlgrimfuneral.com or 847-882-5580.
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