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Kelly Erb Obituary

KELLY ANN ERB, 40, FORMERLY OF BIRDSBORO Kelly Ann Erb, 40, of Belleville, IL, and formerly of Birdsboro, passed away on Sept. 27, 2011 in the St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, IL. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of Clark Erb of Laureldale, PA, and Carol D. (Breyer) wife of Glen A. Houck of Birdsboro. Kelly was a caring, loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, enjoyed music and was a 1988 Graduate of Daniel Boone High School. Along with her parents and stepfather, she is survived by a son, Garrett L. Halbach of Imperial, MO; daughter, Miranda L. Erb of Imperial, MO; maternal grandmother, Ada E., widow of Perry S. Breyer Sr. of East Greenville; stepgrandmother, Grace R. Houck of Union Twp., Berks Co.; two brothers, Linwood L., husband of Dawn Erb of Marion, IL, and Michael L., husband of Michelle Erb of Spanaway, WA; five sisters, Brianne D. Houck of Avondale, AZ; Mindy A. Houck of Reading; Sheena L. Houck of Exeter Twp., Berks Co.; Courtney A. Houck of Birdsboro, and Chelsea M. Houck of Birdsboro, and a grandson, Conor Hedrick. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at the Dengler Funeral Home, Inc., 144 N. Spruce St., Birdsboro. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service. The family request that no flowers be sent. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

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Published by The Mercury from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2011.

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Mike Drogo

October 25, 2011

RIP Kelly. I pray you knew Christ as your savior. I haven't seen you in many years but the memories I have of you are very good ones and are still very vivid. My prayers go out to the Erb family. God bless.

October 12, 2011

To the family of Kelly,
I went to school with Kelly. I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss. Your family with be in my prayers.
Brian Jones and family

Chelsea Houck

October 10, 2011

Kelly,
taking care of you was the most rewarding experience of my life. All that time I thought I was helping you, but really you were the one helping me. You taught me so much that I will continue to grow and learn from. You were the strongest person I will ever know and anyone who was lucky enough to meet you will agree. I know you didn't want us to be sad when you left, but Kelly you impacted every one of our lives that it is impossible to fulfill that wish; however, we will celebrate your life everyday and know you're in our hearts. When we're searching for inspiration, we'll think of you. When we feel weak and sad, we'll think of you.When we feel alone, we'll just say your name and know you'll be with us. We'll hold you deep in our hearts forever. Hope you're running around and rapping with Pac and Biggie like you always wanted! I wish I could’ve been your music therapist since you were the one who inspired me to do that, but every day I play music, I’m really playing for you. I'll live out your memory and dreams Kel... you were the best big sister and best friend I’ll ever know …I miss you and will cherish your memories for the rest of my life…see you someday Sis…I Love You forever Chelsea M Houck

All Eight of Us

Brianne Houck

October 5, 2011

To my wonderful big sister: I hope you know that you were always my idol as a child and everything I wanted to be - independent, witty, innately suave, effortlessly beautiful, unselfish, and strong. And who among us wouldn't desire those characteristics? Even more so, you gave everything and anything for those that you loved. I hope I make you proud - I love you always, and I will take every opportunity that comes my way because I know that's what you would have wanted me to do. I will smile and be a better person because I know that's what you would have wanted for all of us. Just know that you are forever apart of my heart and my being. Heaven is so fortunate to have gained such an angel. I will see you in my dreams, and I pray that I see you someday in heaven. I love you always and forever, Sissy.

Me & Kelly :)

Melissa Ernst

October 5, 2011

RIP Kelly ....you were my crazy sister I always wanted, I'm so thankful for you in my life. You were a great friend, mother, daughter, sister. No one could really compare. I will always remember the fun we used to have. I love you so much and you will truly be missed!! See you in the stars baby girl!! ?

Melissa Ernst

October 5, 2011

RIP Kelly ....you were my crazy sister I always wanted, I'm so thankful for you in my life. You were a great friend, mother, daughter, sister. No one could really compare. I will always remember the fun we used to have. I love you so much and you will truly be missed!! See you in the stars baby girl!! ?

Genie Eberle

October 5, 2011

My Dearest Friend,
You will live forever in my heart through the many, many memories I hold dear to me. I will miss you, and hope your unshakable spirit lives on in your children and grandchildren. We were all truly blessed to have had you as part of our lives.
God bless you and your family.

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