Agnes Henrietta “Aggie” Erickson, 68, of 812 Minnesota Avenue, Gladstone, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday September 20, 2016 at home.
Agnes was born December 9, 1947 in Gibbs City, MI. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gagnea and she went on to graduate from Iron River High School in 1967. Agnes was united in marriage to Donald Erickson on August 9, 1969 at the First Lutheran Church in Gladstone. They made their home in Gladstone where they raised their 4 children.
Agnes was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Gladstone. Her hobbies included swimming, watching television and coloring adult coloring books. She especially enjoyed attending Special Olympic activities. She will be sadly missed.
In addition to her husband of 47 years, Donald, survivors include:
Daughters:
Anne Marie (Duane) Boda of Ishpeming, MI
Lori Jean (Ken Pillera Jr.) Sischo of Gladstone
Tina Lynn Erickson of Gladstone
Brothers:
Arthur (Ardis) Gagnea and Roy Gagnea both of Iron River, MI
Sister: Irene Donati of Iron River, MI
Grandchildren: Dakota Sischo and Kaylee Boda
Sisters-in-law:
Cheryl, Emelie and Clarice Gagnea and Margaret Anne Gagnon
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
In addition to her parents, her son, Mark on January 9, 2013, brothers, John “Jackie”, Robert, O’Dean Gagnea, sisters, Georgia and Barbara Gagnea and Lillian Pitts preceded Agnes in death.
Visitation for Agnes will be held on Sunday September 25, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church in Gladstone. Funeral services celebrating the life of Agnes Erickson will follow at 4:00 PM with Tom Otis, Pastor, officiating. Luncheon will follow in the First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Burial will be in the Fernwood Cemetery on Monday at 1:00 PM. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Erickson family.
Barbara
Ms. Aggie was a wonderful person. She was like a second mom to me. She was a fighter that survived cancer and she asked for nothing but for me to come home this summer to see her and I am so grateful I was able to do that. She will be missed but I know one day we will meet again one day. Love and miss you our prayers are with her family
Linda Gray - NONE, 0
I will never forget her smile she just seemed to light up a room!
Eileen - Mosinee, WI
Aggie will be missed by all that knew her. She was so very special to me and treated me like one of her own. Her smile and laughter could cheer up the saddest person and lite up a room. You are so very loved and missed already. Love you. Say hi to my mom too. Until we see each other again.
Mary & Gary Bjorkquist - Gladstone, MI
Our sympathy to the Erickson family on the unexpected death of Aggie. She always had a smile on her face when we greeted her at church and was so friendly to talk to. Cherish the happy memories of her in your heart.
Kaylee - Michigan, MI
She was the best Grandma ever i could ask for i barley remember her when she died. She was kind and a good Mom to my Mom this is years after she died but i was so little i was only 3 and now i’m 9 writing this. Love you Agnes good luck up in the clouds! ~2022