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Dorothy Erickson Obituary
Dorothy E. Erickson age 81 of Almond passed away at her residence on Saturday May 11, 2013. Dorothy was born in Berlin, WI on May 16, 1931, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Davies) Gurkowski.
Dorothy is survived by her two daughters: Phyllis (Jose Musqueda) Ramon, Almond and MaryLee (Douglas Jr.) Ubick, Omro; her two sons Gerald Rivera, Oshkosh and Donnie Rivera Jr, Omro; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, many other nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter Brenda; one grandson Alex; and one sister Veronica.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday May 16, 2013 at 3 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Almond. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 to 3 P.M. at the church.
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May 16, 2013
We seek & have comfort in knowing you are in a better place with those who have passed and you hold dearly. Know that you are loved , missed and that YOU lived your life to the fullest!! to quote you ..you DID indeed live your life like a "party".
Betty Martin
May 16, 2013
Praying that God will comfort you during this difficult time.
(A member of St John's)
May 14, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family, draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in "the God of all comfort. 2Corinrhians 1:3
Tricia Allen
May 14, 2013
Lots and lots of good times at Gramma's house...You were definately one of a kind <3 <3 See you over the rainbow...
John Shaw
May 14, 2013
I will miss you deeply Grandma but I know you are in a better place now and watching over all of us.
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