Obituaries

Michelle Ericson (nee Corso), 51, of Crystal Lake

A memorial visitation is 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home in Crystal Lake on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014.

Michelle Mona Lisa Ericson (nee Corso), 51, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Jan. 20, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. 

She was born on Feb. 13 1962, to Betty (nee Zaiser) Stiles and John T. Corso in Burlington, Iowa. 

Michelle graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School in 1980, and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1985.

Michelle worked at the Kmart pharmacy for many years. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and always enjoyed watching Lovie Smith coach the Chicago Bears.

Her favorite hobbies included gardening, laying in the sun, scrapbooking, and traveling. 

Michelle is survived by her children, Derek and Paige Ericson; mother, Betty (Zaiser) Stiles; father, John T. Corso; sisters, Rona (Tim) Robinson, Sophia Marie (Steve) Antonczyk; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends. 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents. 

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Route 176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. 

Memorial donations may be made in Michelle’s memory to either JourneyCare Foundation, 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, IL 60010, or to the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Attn: Office of Advancement, 4588 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO 63110-1029 



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