Chris "CE" Erickson

Chris "CE" Erickson obituary, Saint John, IN

Chris "CE" Erickson

Chris Erickson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 24, 2023.
Chris "CE" Erickson, age 54, of St John, IN, hometowns of Crete, IL, and Dolton, IL, passed away on July 14, 2023. Chris was born September 24, 1968, to Roy and Sharon (Bodnar) Erickson. He was a 1986 graduate of Crete Monee high school. Chris became a master electrician and creative lighting designer, who could handle the most complex electrical jobs.

Chris is survived by his daughter Ella Nichols (mother, Jackie Seniw), his parents, Roy and Sharon Erickson, sisters Carrie and Caryn Erickson, nephew Evan, and partner Sonya Marino, along with a large, extended, loving family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He enjoyed the outdoors, being on his boat, snowmobiling, and he was an expert snow skier.

Chris will be remembered as compassionate and friendly with a contagious smile and laugh. He cared so much for everyone he met and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

He lived and loved with the heart and soul of a fighter, the likes of which are rarely seen. He will be greatly missed and always loved by countless people. The lives he touched are and will always be forever changed. Fly high and follow close, Chris. We love you.

Ashes with the people and in the places he loved.

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January 1, 2025

Ella Nichols posted to the memorial.

October 24, 2023

Toni Elderworth posted to the memorial.

August 28, 2023

Sonya M. Marino posted to the memorial.

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Ella Nichols

January 1, 2025

My daddy , I love you

Toni Elderworth

October 24, 2023

My condolences for your family´s losses. Chris was so much fun in school and out of school he was a great man. We will miss him

Sonya M. Marino

August 28, 2023

I will always love you My Guy.

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