On August 26, 2023, Helen (Dietz) Erickson graced the heavens at the age of 93, after celebrating her 93rd Birthday on August 12.
Helen was born August 12, 1930 in Nekoma, North Dakota to Nellie (Lorenz) and Adolph Dietz.
Helen graduated from Nekoma High School and married Edgar Erickson following his return from World War II. They started their lives together traveling for employment opportunities in North Dakota, Illinois and landed in Alliance which they made their home.
Helen was devoted to St. Agnes Academy where she served as a cook for many years, as well as the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance where she ran bingo with Edgar. She enjoyed time with her many grandchildren and loved them all dearly. In November of 2019 the entire Erickson family gathered at her home to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Remember the memories you have of Helen's life. Her Christmas cookies, bingo at the church, Prairie Wind Casino gambling, jokes she always played on family and friends, and of course her kind, gentle spirit.
Helen is survived by her four children: Gary, Carol (Krohe), Mark and Keith; her grandchildren: Justin Erickson, Eric Erickson, Shae Erickson, Murphy Erickson, Kalin Krohe, Keldrin Krohe, Crystal Erickson, Ryan Erickson, Jason Erickson, Ava Erickson, Brilynn Erickson; and seven great grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by Edgar Erickson; her sisters Marie Krom, Florence Schmidt and Elsie Heck; her brother, Robert Dietz; brother-in-law Jacob and Marie Erickson, daughter-in-law Pam Erickson and close friend Billie Pierce.
Memorial service will be located at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance on Wednesday, August 30 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Matt Koperski officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent in care of the family to Carol Krohe, 1248 Duncan, Alliance, NE 69301.
Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.