Laurie Sue Erickson

Laurie Sue (Stern) Erickson of Westby, Wisconsin died on Friday, September 4, 2026. She graciously endured the terminal and untreatable prion disease. She was born December 28, 1951, in Geneva, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lorna (Wenzel) Stern.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Erickson; son, Adam Erickson; brother, Richard (Sawyer) Stern; and the many friends who loved her.

Laurie graduated from Luther College with a degree in sociology and religion, attended classes at Wartburg Seminary, and earned a degree as a Registered Nurse from Western Wisconsin Technical Institute. In her 19 years as librarian at the Ontario Public Library, she was instrumental in forming many groups, really communities, that continue around hiking, knitting, bunko, selected book readings, among other areas of interest.

Visitation will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby. Lunch will take place at 1:00 p.m. followed by remembrances. 

Memorials can be made to Kickapoo Valley Reserve or the Ontario, Wisconsin Public Library. 

Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory is serving Laurie's family.

708 S. Main St.

Westby, WI 54667

608-634-2100