Lois J. Erickson

Lois J. Erickson obituary, Stoughton, WI

Lois J. Erickson

Lois Erickson Obituary

Visit the Cress Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Stoughton website to view the full obituary.

Lois J. Erickson, daughter of Lewis and Helen Harrison, born on the 16th of May 1939 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on the 15th of July 2025. She married Donald R. Erickson, July 3, 1957, and enjoyed going dancing, baking cookies, but spent most of her time on their farm raising tobacco, and taking care of her cows.

She is survived by 5 children, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren who will miss her dearly.

Cress Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Stoughton

206 W. Prospect Street, Stoughton, WI 53589

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