Donna Louise (Schmidt) Erickson, 81, of Winslow, IL gained her angel wings peacefully and unexpectedly in her home with her husband and beloved dog, Sparky, by her side on September 14, 2023. She was born on May 3, 1942, in Iowa to Alvin and Louise Schmidt and she eventually took on the world in Loves Park, IL where she met her loving husband, Rudolph Erickson. Rudy and Donna were married on September 25, 1959, and from then on have spent everlasting moments together. They had four sons together, Donald (Carolyn) Erickson, Daniel (Tori) Erickson, Dennis (Stephanie) Erickson, and Douglas (Michele) Erickson. They spent their lives not only living together but also owning and operating Loves Park Laundry and Dry Cleaning with Daniel and Tori. Donna and Rudy did a host of other things together like traveling, pigeon racing, gardening, canning, Friday night fish frys, finishing each other's sentences, and let's not forget bickering at one another.
The legacy of Donna's grandchildren began in 1984 leaving seven grandchildren-Dan (Nancy) McKee, Erica (Wade) Chapple, Michelle (Dustin) Chunchick, Jon (Mindy) Erickson, Dustin Erickson, Stephan (Lauren) Erickson, and Lana (Evan) Myers. The family has since expanded adding Donna's seven great-grandchildren-Taiya, Allison, MacKenzie, Carter, Annalise, Ruby and Arianna. Donna was the oldest of her only siblings, twin sisters Karen Hopkins and Sharon Mock. Donna also cherished her very special friends Sally and Sandy dearly and created many memories together.
Donna did many things with her husband but the thing they treasured most together was riding on the golf cart admiring the beautiful yard they built. One thing she loved and looked forward to more than anything was celebrating the holidays surrounded by her family. As much as she loved that, her family loved her cooking, baking, and all her secret spices to her recipes to make things taste the way only she could. The simple little things she cherished the most and for that she shall be the brightest flowers in all of the gardens and the biggest stars in the sky.
This matriarch of her family will be greatly and forever missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Louise Schmidt, her sister Karen Hopkins and countless beloved pets.
Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 29, 2023 at the VFW in Roscoe, IL at 11385 Second St. from 2pm to 6pm.
Flower arrangements and plants can be sent to the VFW in Roscoe, IL at address listed above.
Memorials in Donna's name will be decided at a later date.
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