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Kathleen Erickson Obituary

Erickson, Kathleen E. "Kitch" (nee Drobitsch), age 65, beloved wife of Richard C. Erickson, loving mother of Richard (Anna) and Sarah Erickson, cherished grandmother of Jane, dear sister of Pat (Russ) Ford, Sue (Dave) Sutherland, Cindy (Ron) Westfall, and the late Billy, Bobby (Sharon), and Mickey (Marge), loving aunt to many, and best friend to Sissy Coates. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Road to St. Terrence Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400 www.andrewmcgann.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 25 to May 26, 2010.

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Ken Penrod

May 28, 2010

Kitch..........a shock, simpathy to the family.....she was a great person, as you already know. Condolences to family.

May 28, 2010

Dear Rich and family,
So sorry to hear about Kitch. We,in our family, have so many great memories of spending over 30 years on "the block" with the most wonderful and fun neighbors ever. Time and events separate us all. However, we will always remember our days in Alsip.
Bless you and your family. I know Kitch will be missed greatly. She was a wonderful,kind person to know. We don't know much about her last days, but sounds rough. Rest assured, she is in God's great hands now.
Bill and Donna Powell and family

The Starr Family

May 27, 2010

May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.

Judy O

May 26, 2010

Dear Kitchie:
Ever since we moved on Benck Drive some 36 years ago and met you and Rich I knew we made a good move. You and Rich always opened your heart and home and to us always with open arms. We raised our kids together and you were always like a second mother to them. Whenever I needed someone to talk to you were always there for me in good times and bad. We went through alot of happy times and alot of sad times. It was a wonderful block to live on. I know you're up in heaven looking down on us with your mom, dad, Mickey, Bobby, Billy, Tobes, Pat and Frank and so many people who love you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you always and I hope Rich, Rick, and Sarah have the strength to carry on in their lives without you. Thank you very much for being my friend. I will miss you. Love Always,
Judy O

May Davoren & Chuck Feipel

May 26, 2010

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a beautiful person. Our prayers are with all of your familes.

Rod Westfall

May 26, 2010

Kitchie, you had a special gift of making everyone feel welcome and part of your family no matter if you knew them for a few minutes or a lifetime. We will all miss your kindness and your friendship. We are all better people today because of you. We know that you are with Billy, Bobby, and Mickey boy, Heaven will never be the same. Rest in Peace. This is not goodbye but see you later. Get the Jullips ready!!

May 25, 2010

To the Erickson & Ford Families,
Our Heartfelt Sympathies to your families. Kitchie & you are in our prayers.
Love,
The O'Rourke Family - Drake Street

May 25, 2010

To the Erickson & Drobitsch Families,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I will always remember Kitchie, the sweet girl from 48th Place in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Linda Sullivan Moran

Andy Cazeau

May 25, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Claudia Kovach

May 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You have our deepest sympathy.

Sharon Brennan

May 25, 2010

I will always happily remember you and Sis from our "old neighborhood." May God bless your family as they begin their lives with all the beautiful memories you have left for them.

Sharon (Prendergast) Brennan

John Raddatz

May 25, 2010

I am so terribly sorry to hear about Kitch. I will keep her in my prayers.

Pat Drobitsch Ford

May 25, 2010

My Dear Kitchie,my precious friend,my partner,my confidente, my entertainer, my funny funny sister, who made me laugh for 65 years,3 months,4days. Every moment was a gift from God. I can let you go to Heaven now,your horrible suffering is over and I know you are at peace,and you will always be with me,even though my heart is broken."Oh My God, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed." I will continue to always say this prayer for you and the whole world. No Goodbys, my precious ANGEL. Pat

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