Kathy S. Erickson Obituary (1952

Kathy S. Erickson, 68, of Pontiac, Illinois passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at Carle Hospital in Urbana. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at Duffy Baier Snedecor Funeral Home from 9 to 11 am. A Funeral Service will be held the same day at 11 am with Pastor Joel Paine officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rooks Creek Cemetery in Rural Pontiac, Illinois. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac is in charge of the arrangements. Kathy was born December 16, 1952, in Pontiac, Illinois, the daughter of William and Marie (Koopman) Onken. She married Michael Erickson on May 26, 1984, in Odell, Illinois. He survives in Pontiac. Also surviving are: her children, Timothy (Ellen) Baker of Colorado Springs, and Sharon (Tim) Dial of Pontiac; and three grandchildren, Benjamin Baker, Grace Baker, and Magnolia Dial. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James L. Baker, who she married in 1972. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Christian Baker; and two brothers, Ronald and Alvin Onken. Kathy graduated from Flanagan High School. She completed nursing training in LaSalle and also attended cosmetology school. She also attended Joliet Junior College and was accepted at Worsham School or Mortuary Sciences at Des Plaines IL, in the field of facial reconstruction. She was unable to continue her education because of declining health issues. She enjoyed crafting. She also enjoyed travelling, especially cruises. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandkids. Memorials can be made in Kathy's name to the Livingston County Humane Society.