Marlene G. Erickson, nee Peterson, 84, of Hinsdale, formerly of Crete, died May 17, 2022.
She was born in 1938 to Rose, nee Carlson, and Philip Peterson.
She was a graduate of Bloom High School and a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harry Erickson; her children, Cathy (William) Merchantz and Richard Erickson; her grandchildren, Christopher and Victoria Merchantz and Benjamin and John Erickson; her siblings, Arden (Kay) Erickson, Lorraine (the late Richard) Cowger, Keith Peterson and Vernon (the late Paula) Peterson; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Harlan (Jeanine) Peterson.
A service was held May 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete.
Burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Crete.
Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home in Chicago Heights handled the arrangements.
