Anna Erickson, age 97, of New England, ND went to her heavenly home on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Western Horizons Care Center in Hettinger, ND.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. MT on Monday, May 26, 2014 at the New England Lutheran Church in New England, ND. Pastor Bruce Peterson will officiate with burial to follow in the New England Cemetery.

Anna was born May 27, 1916 in Tepee Butte Township, the daughter of Christian and Carolina (Oberlander) Christman. She grew up in the Tepee Butte and Havelock areas.

Anna was a homemaker, helper, friend, who worked at New England Public School many years as a cook and baker, where she made many young friends. She raised her family in Lemmon, Mobridge, and Havelock, where her husband was a depot agent.

Anna is survived by her children, Earl (Joleen) Erickson, Hettinger, ND; Judy Erickson, Ruskin, FL; Jim (Elaine) Erickson, Brainerd, MN. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Philip (Eric); daughters, Joan Weitz and Phyllis Lamprecht; sons, Phillip and Bob Erickson; her daughter-in-law, Evelyn, and her son-in-law, Frank Lamprecht; three grandchildren, Virginia and Joseph Lamprecht, and Bonnie Weitz; her brothers, Chris, Elmer, Pete, John, and Art; and sisters, Emma, Caroline, and Ella.

Surviving siblings, who were all here from Oregon to celebrate Anna's 97th birthday, are her sisters, Pauline (Les) Schallhorn, Elsie Ball, and Lorraine (Bill) Harris.

Memorial donations can be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, New England, ND or a charity of your choice.