May 6, 2021
CARLSHEND, MI – Susanne “Cookie” Erickson, age 70, of Carlshend, entered eternal life Sunday, May 2, 2021, at home, in the loving care of her family.
Born August 31, 1950, in Benton, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Naoma (Summers) West, Sue was raised in Benton, and later graduated from Gwinn High School. On December 8, 1969, Sue was united in marriage to Joseph Erickson, Sr. and together the couple established their home and began raising a family. Sue was a talented and creative cook and spent a lifetime in food service at various locations around Gwinn. Her longest service was with the Gwinn High School as head cook, from where she retired. Well known for her community involvement, she was very active in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, serving as a leader and camp staff member at Camp Hiawatha for 25 years as head cook. In the community, Sue’s service usually involved preparing and serving food.
MARQUETTE, MI – Gloria (Kirby) DeBartolo, went to be with her Lord and family, on December 22, 2020.
She was born in 1931, in Rock, Michigan and graduated from Gwinn High School. She lived and worked for most of her adult life in the Chicago area.
Gloria is survived by her sister, Jean Laituri; sister-in-law, Nancy Kirby; and several nieces and nephews who she loved and enjoyed spending time with.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter E. DeBartolo and son, Peter M. DeBartolo; parents, Michael and Hilma Kirby; sisters, Marcia Griffin and June West; brother, Lyle Kirby and special friend, Isaac Bleu.
Journal staff
GWINN Forsyth Township and Gwinn Community Schools have paired up to offer a Community Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas day at the Gwinn High School. Reservations are required for delivery and pick up by Wednesday. Call or text 906-360-7069.
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