Thomas L. Erickson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Thomas L. Erickson of Ishpeming, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Thomas left this world on November 22, 2025 at the age of 49, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Richard Erickson; his parents-in-law, Deb Ovist and Mike Dowd; and his brother-in-law Adam Spies. He is survived by: his mother Kathy Erickson (Howell); his wife Cherlynn Dowd; his sons, Aidan Lee, Nels Robert, Seth Thomas and Henry Karr; his siblings, Matt Erickson (Stef) and Autumn Brown (Casey); his siblings-in-law, Dan Dowd (Samantha), James Dowd (Rhea), Timo Ovist (Tariq Alfanek), Debra Dowd and Angel Ovist; and his father-in-law Tim Ovist. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Westwood High School Booster Club 300 S. Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI 49849 or Ishpeming Little League Baseball 1040 Wabash Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849.
