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2013

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Rod Erickson Obituary

Erickson, Rod C. Age 66, Beloved husband of Noreen, nee Sullivan; loving father of Nora (Timothy) O'Malley; dear brother of Brad, Curt and Gail (Don) Turner; fond nephew of Lennart Benson. Dedicated Funeral Director of 40 years at the Kolbus Funeral Home. U.S. Army Veteran. Visitation Saturday 8:30 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Private. For information 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 30, 2013.

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Russell Killion

August 23, 2024

I think about Rod very much because he was such a close friend. I thought about him and talked about him more this year due to the current event in Chicago. On 8/28/68 I turned 21 and Rod wanted to take me downtown Chicago to celebrate my 21st birthday. We drove down and we were on Wabash behind the Hilton Hotel when the Democratic convention riot broke out and we were caught in it for hours with protesters running and jumping on my car. It was scary and a mess. At the end laughed and wished me a happy 21st birthday and we went home. Unfortunately Rod passed on my birthday and I think about him but this year we had the Democratic convention and lots of memories arose. I miss him greatly. Russ Killion

Russell Killion

August 23, 2023

Looking at his picture breaks my heart because I miss him very much. It’s difficult to imagine that he’s been gone 10 years. There are numerous times every year where I think about doing something with him if he hadn’t passed away. I always wanted him to go to Cubs games with me but he wouldn’t and he wanted me to go to White Sox games and I wouldn’t. Our whole life together we were like brothers. Russ Killion

Noreen S Erickson

April 28, 2023

Hi, Sweetheart, Nora told me that I did see you before you passed, but with all the activity that was going on, I must have forgotten. I love you and I´m looking forward to us meeting again when my memory is clearer!! Love you and miss you!! !!

Russell Killion

August 23, 2020

I knew I would miss Rod when he passed away but I really didn’t know or understand how much I would miss him. We knew each other for so long and did so many fun and goofy things together, it’s difficult to go places around Chicago without seeing something that brings back memories of him. He passed away on my birthday, and at my age I don’t celebrate my birthday much, but it’s difficult enjoying anything I do on that day knowing that we all lost a great friend. Russ Killion

June 1, 2015

I'm just reading this for the first time. I too was a classmate at Palmer grade school and was in the Cub Scouts with Rod. I also remember taking music lessons with Rod as he played the trumpet. We had great times together and wish we'd have been in contact through the years.

With fond memories- tom Apostolos

Jerry Klein

March 13, 2015

Just saw the Rod had passed in the Lane Tech news letter. So sorry for your family. I was a bar buddy on the North side for many years.

Stephen Farry

October 13, 2013

Sorry to hear of Rods passing sincerest condolences with the family from Stephen Bernie and the Farry family

October 2, 2013

Noreen and Family, So sorry to hear of Rod's passing, such a shock for all of you, Deepest Sympathy to all your Family.XX

September 27, 2013

Words cannot express how very sorry we are that Rod's hand was called so soon. They say we are made of the people who touch our lives, and Rod will forever be a part of us. We know he would not like this book filled only with condolences, so we will deal a few fond treasures - like his delivery of homemade cookies when we moved in, how he called our dog the name he chose, his instruction on how to bury a parked car in snow, that Glug, and the way he sang "school days." We will always smile when we think of Rod! He is out of retirement with a new job as guardian angel - does that mean the Cubs will never win the World Series? This is not goodbye, just a gap in time until we meet again.
Grasshopper, Theresa, Bridget, George & Stella

September 14, 2013

Our dearest cousin Noreen so very sorry to hear the shocking news of Rod's passing my heart felt sympathy to you, Nora and Tim my thoughts and prayers are with you. Ursula Dolan nee Farry

Rosetta Donnelly nee Farry

September 14, 2013

Shocked to hear of Rod's passing. You are all in our warmest thoughts at this tough time. Be strong. With love from all your cousins in Tyrone.

Rosetta Donnelly nee Farry

September 14, 2013

Shocked to hear of Rod's passing Noreen. You all are in my warmest thoughts at this tough time. Be strong. With love from all of us in Tyrone.

September 13, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this news-I remember Rod very well- I was the manager at Pisers' he was always a great guy and I looked forward to seeing him at Kolbus..Dennis Nolan

Dympna Farry

September 11, 2013

Dearest Noreen, Nora and Tim, our deepest sympathy to you at this heartbreaking time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dympna and Pat

Mike Carroll

August 31, 2013

To Mr. Erickson's wife, Noreen & family, my sincere condolences to all of you. My you find comfort and peace through the wonderful memories of experiences you have shared with one another. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find courage to get through each day at a time, from the comfort and love of your dear family, friends, and co workers. Respectfully,
IFDA Region 1 Director, Mike Carroll

Esy Marzano

August 31, 2013

Noreen, Nora and family. So very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. When someone you love becomes a memory...the memory becomes a treasure.
Esy Marzano

jeff grindler

August 31, 2013

Noreen and Nora..my sincerest condolences to you both. Sorry for your loss- will be unable to attend due to work scheduling. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Rocki DeBartolo

August 30, 2013

Noreen, Nora, so very sorry for your loss. My condolences to your whole family.

August 30, 2013

Thoughts and lots of memories are with you--Terry Sealing

Steve Drew

August 30, 2013

I had the opportunity to work with Rod at Kolbus F.H. during my year at Worsham College in 1995. He was a great person and I truly enjoyed my time there. My condolences go out to his family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 30, 2013

Noreen & Family~ the neighborhood will not be the same without him...The Sanetra family will miss his humor, his generosity, him teasing the kids, his beard at Christmas time, his stories he told, and his Glug! My boys were sadden by his loss, and we will always have a special spot in our hearts for Rod. In loving memory of a loving person.

Larry, Kathryn, Erik & Austin Sanetra

August 30, 2013

Sorry for your loss Noreen and Nora. Medical issues keeping Joe away.We had some good times.Our thoughts are with you.Joe and Margaret Jackson

Houlf / Kopriva families

August 30, 2013

Noreen and Nora, My family sends our thoughts and prayers to you. We are all so sad for your loss. I know you have so many happy family memories, and I hope you find some comfort in them. We're here for you if you need anything.

Barbara Zeman

August 30, 2013

Dear Noreen and Nora, Frank and I are so sorry to hear about Rod. We just saw him at The Valley Lodge. He will be missed. May you find comfort and peace.

Shari Mayner

August 30, 2013

Noreen: I am so sorry to hear of you loss. I can't imagine what you must be going through. The support of your family and friends will get you through this tough time. We are all thinking of you here. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 30, 2013

Dear Noreen, Such a shock to hear of Rod's passing. He and I attended Mortuary College together and worked together before his retirement, he at Kolbus and I at May. He was a true friend and will be missed. My prayers and condolences to you and your family, Respectfully, HC "Bud" Austin.

Cheri Cerny Armbruster

August 30, 2013

Dear Noreen and Nora:
I am so sorry for your loss. Rod was a classmate of mine at Palmer School. I enjoyed re-connecting with Rod at a few of our Palmer class get togethers over the past several years. He had a great sense of humor and wit. He will be missed....

Russ Killion

August 29, 2013

Dear Noreen and Nora I really don't know what to say except that my heart is broken. How do I say good bye to a life long friend. I know that your hearts are broken too. You are in our prayers and we'll talk soon. Love Russ Killion

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