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.
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