Virginia Hope Ginny" Erickson

Erickson, Virginia Hope "Ginny" MADISON - Mrs. Virginia Hope Erickson, born Feb. 12, 1931, in Milton to George and Helen (Kutz) Hookstead, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, after a short stay in the hospital. She was dearly loved by everyone around her, especially her family. Married 56 years to her husband Edward, she had three children, Gina Erickson (Kevin Brook), Eric Erickson (Sue Erickson), and Karla Lindauer (Michael Lindauer, deceased); as well as three grandchildren, Emily Erickson, Brittany Dick and Travis Dick; a sister, Eleanor (Rev. Fritz) Mutterer; and a brother, Bernard (Beverly) Hookstead. Being a lover of traveling and the outdoors, Ginny, Ed and the kids took many family vacations. They enjoyed skiing, golfing and bowling. She was a lover of holidays and family gatherings. Talented in baking and crafts, Ginny was always creative in the ways she put smiles on people's faces. As a wife, a sister, a mother, a grandmother, and a friend, she will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Ginny was a very active member of The Telephone Pioneers of America, and a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. A Memorial Service will be held at OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1201 Droster Road., Madison, on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. A special thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Meriter Hospital. Memorials may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Service: A Memorial Service will be held at OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1201 Droster Road., Madison, on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at 11 a.m.