Frances Chubb Erickson

Born September 19, 1925, in Bessemer, the daughter of Alfred J. and Unita Pearl (Bunt) Chubb, Frances was raised in Marquette where she graduated from Graveraet High School in 1943. She enrolled at Northern Michigan College of Education (now NMU) pursuing a teaching degree. While still in college, Frances was united in marriage to Harold Erickson in 1946 and together the couple established their home in Marquette and began raising a family, which would eventually include six children. In 1961, Frances returned to the classroom, this time as a home economics teacher in the Gwinn School System. She had a long and fulfilling teaching career, retiring with 25 years of service to her students, school system, and community. In her leisure, Frances enjoyed knitting, crafting, weaving, sewing, singing in the church choir, Bible studies, traveling, and going out for coffee and pie with her teaching friends. Her favorite place was going to Presque Isle to watch the ore boats come in. However, it was family that brought her the greatest pleasure and fulfillment. Frances was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for almost 80 years, and the last living charter member of Nefretete Temple #110 Daughters of the Nile.

Survivors include her daughter, Sheryl (Bob) Morrison of Negaunee; her 3 sons, Robert (Charmaine) Erickson of Lakeland, FL; Stephen (Patricia) Erickson of Anchorage, AK and Jim (Cindi) Erickson of Hot Springs Village, AR; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 4 great- great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert Chubb; 2 sons, John Erickson and David Erickson and a son-in-law, Ronald Hakenjos.

Friends may call at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Wednesday, June 28, beginning at 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be made in the Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Fair Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855.

Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com.