Erika Huy

Erika Huy (nee Schmechel) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on December 7, 2024. She was born on July 3, 1930 to Gustav and Alma Schmechel in Anielewo, Poland. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. Erika grew up in Danzig, Germany (now Gdansk, Poland). In 1946, she moved to Kisdorf where she met and married the late Heinz Huy on March 8, 1952. They immigrated to America on March 17, 1954.
Erika and Heinz moved into the Lake View area in 1961 to raise their family. She enjoyed being a homemaker and was a wonderful mom. Some of her interests included gardening, baking, weekly calls to family and friends keeping us all connected. She always remembered birthdays and special occasions by sending cards. She loved walking around the neighborhood to go shopping or appointments always refusing rides from friends or family. Mom was very independent and her mind was as sharp as ever.
Erika is survived by her three children: Linda Kleisch (Herbert), Richard Huy (Minerva), and Ronald Huy (Laura). She is survived by her brother Guenter Schmechel(Susan) and her five grandchildren- Matthew Kleisch (Kaleigh), John Kleisch (Jill), Richard Huy (Liz), Lara Flanagan (Mike), Lillian Medina. Erika was blessed with twelve great grandchildren - McKenzie, Kelsey, Lucas, Isabelle, Mia, Emma, Ryan, Ella, Anthony, Isaac, Lydia and Josiah. She was a loving Tante (aunt) to Lilly Langridge (Mike), Ralph Tessmann (Donna), Randall Tessmann and Chris Schmechel (Kristin) and a Great Tante to Annette, Mikey, Eric, Melissa, Carly, Jessica, Taylor, Nathan, Violet and Great Great Tante to Joey, Angie, Ayden, Leily & Jaida.
Erika was preceded in death by her parents Gustav and Alma Schmechel and sister Edith Tessmann & Brother-in-law Gerhard Tessmann.
Erika had a full and loving life. She was blessed with many good friends and a large loving family. She had loved and adored her grandchildren very much! We have an abundance of memories and so much love for our mom. We will miss you so much.
Auf Weidersehen – Till we meet again - Ruhr in Frieden.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations be made to Saint Luke Church 1500 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60657