Walter E. Erickson, age 88, of LaGrange Park, IL, formerly of Chicago and Monee, IL, born May 3, 1918 in Chicago, died Jan. 19, 2007. Husband of the late Ruth M., nee Diercks, Erickson (deceased 2004). Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Ellen E., nee Ronquist, Erickson, one sister and four brothers. Tool and die maker at Western Electric in Cicero. Member of Grace Lutheran Church of LaGrange, IL. U.S. Army WW II Veteran, recipient of six Battle Stars. Member of Monee American Legion, LaGrange VFW. Funeral Monday, Jan. 29, 11 a.m. at Fedde-Helfrich Chapel, Pastor Soren Flessen officiating. Interment St. Paul’s Cemetery, Monee, IL. Visitation Sunday, Jan. 28, 3 to 7 p.m. at Fedde-Helfrich Chapel,112 W. Main St., Peotone, IL 60468. Memorials to Plymouth Place of LaGrange Park, IL, 315 N. LaGrange Rd., LaGrange Park, IL 60526-9853. For information call 708-258-6737.
