Obituary of Shirley Mae Erickson

Shirley Mae Kilby Erickson, 95, of Duluth, MN passed away on July 27, 2024 in Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor, MN.

Shirley was born December 14, 1928 to Roy and Margaret Tallman.

She retired from Pam’s Hallmark. Shirley loved reading, nature, and was an avid seamstress. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, William Kilby and George Erickson; children Barb Jacobson, William Kilby, Jr. and Debbie Arfsten; daughter-in-law, Sandra Kehtel Kilby; and grandchildren, Todd Kilby and Amy Jacobson.

She is survived by her children, Sandra (Bruce) Howell, Dale E. (Kathleen) Kilby, Sr., Cheryl (James) Ward; 17 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and eight great great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Diamond Willow and St. Croix Hospice for their wonderful care of our mother.  

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am with a visitation one hour prior on Thursday, August 1st at Family of God Lutheran Church in Duluth.