Gertrude Erickson Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on October 25, 2025, at the age of 92, Gertrude Erickson of Rockford, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Arthur and Frieda Gustafson (Swenson); her husband Lee; her son Tom; her brothers, Carl (Edna), Edward (Ruth) and Robert Gustafson (Marie); her brothers-in-law, Gordon Erickson and Wendell Anderson; her nephews, Bobby Gustafson and Chuck Erickson; and her niece Lisa Gustafson.

She is survived by: her sons, Chris Erickson (Jodi) and Ted Erickson (Diane); her grandchildren, Leslie Erickson, Megan Carlson (Paul), Scott Erickson, Jeff Erickson (Chelsea), Abbi Erickson, Ben Erickson and Karlee Duehn (Dan); and her great grandchildren, Luke, Max, Lauren Carlson, Graham, Reed Erickson and Macey Duehn. She is also survived by nieces, nephews.

Memorials may be made in Gert's honor to First Evangelical Free Church or Rockford Rescue Mission.