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Mar. 16, 2026

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Judith Erikson Obituary

Erikson, Judith

Judith E. Erikson, 82, of Chicago, IL passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was born in Chicago to Joseph and Margaret Wroblewski on June 29, 1943. Judith was a long time special education teacher at Senn High School. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years Walter Erikson, her loving siblings Joseph and Noel Wroblewski and many cherished extended family and friends. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 16 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. A funeral service will take place at 1 pm on Tuesday, March 17 at Drake and Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Fond memories of Judith may be expressed at www.drakeandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 15, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Judith Erikson

Mar

16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mar

17

Funeral service

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mar

17

Service

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Rosehill Cemetery

5800 North Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

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Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

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