Alice M. Ericksen, age 94, of 217 Dakota Avenue, Gladstone, MI died Sunday morning April 23, 2006 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba where she was a resident.

Alice was born November 2, 1911 in Gladstone, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Gagon) Artley. She was raised in Gladstone and she attended Gladstone High School. Alice was united in marriage to Erling Ericksen and they made their home in Gladstone where they raised their five children. During WW II Alice worked for Marble Cars in Gladstone. Alice was a member of the All Saints Church in Gladstone, Ministers of Praise and the Gladstone Senior Center. Alice was a very social person and she loved having company over and visiting with people. Her hobbies included playing cards with her friends.

Survivors include:

1 Son: Duane Ericksen of Bellefontaine, OH

4 Daughters: Mary Alice (Richard) Kalmback of Chelsea, MI; Jacquelyn (Harold) Karnitz of Gladstone; Elaine Poma of Rapid River, MI; Michelle (Terry) Powers of Houghton Lake, MI

1 Sister: Mildred Lund of Rapid River

14 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.

Numerous nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Erling in 1980, three sisters, Viola Blatterbaur, Hazel LaLond, Norma Calvey, two brothers, Harold and Edwin Artley.

Alice’s family will receive friends on Thursday from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial Services celebrating the life of Alice M. Ericksen will follow at 5:00 P.M. at the All Saints Church in Gladstone with Rev. Arnold Grambow officiating. Luncheon will follow services in the church parish hall. Burial will be in Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells, MI. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bishop Noa Home, envelopes will be available at the Skradski-Boyce Family Funeral Homes or at All Saints Church.