In Memory of

Marian

Elizabeth

"Brottlund"

Erickson

Obituary for Marian Elizabeth "Brottlund" Erickson

Marian Elizabeth (Brottlund) Erickson, 97, of Ironwood, passed away on August 6, 2019, in Ironwood.      Marian was born on May 7, 1922, the daughter of John and Mabel (Westman) Brottlund, in Ironwood, Michigan.  She went to Newport Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1940. She worked many jobs including waitressing, bakery, war plants in Detroit during WWII; and her last job was as a cook at Josephson’s Nursing Home for 15 years.       On July 24, 1944, she married Leonard Andrew Erickson in Ironwood, He preceded her in death in 1976.        Marian was an avid reader and cook.  She was also a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women.        She is survived by four children, Allen (Kathy) Erickson, Terry (Darlene) Erickson, Kristine Perry, and Rebecca (Rob) Nettles; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, John Brottlund; and numerous nieces and nephews.        She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard; her brother, Willard Brottlund; sisters-in-law, Shirl and Alice Brottlund; and a grandson, Troy Erickson.        A memorial service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, Ironwood, on Friday, August 23, 2019, at 11 am with Rev. Jean Rencontre officiating, preceded by a visitation from 10 am until the time of the service.        Memorials can be given to the Wesley Memorial Fund.        McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, Ironwood, is assisting the family. For more information or to express online condolences, please visit mckevittpatrickfuneralhone.com .