Jess Erickson

Services for Jess C. Erickson, 87, Pilsen, who died Aug. 27 at NMC Health in Newton, were Friday at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Pilsen. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

Born May 18, 1937, in Salina to Charles and Elizabeth (Beck) Erickson, he was a 1955 graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Salina and attended Marymount College.

After serving in the Army, he spent his career as a salesman in the oil business for Universal Oil and KNF Distributors. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.

He married Phyllis (Allen) Turk on July 28, 2007, in Pilsen.

She survives along with children Robert Erickson of Jasper, Texas; Timothy Erickson of Rapid City, South Dakota; Deborah Jabara, Teresa Cook, and Pamela Kelly of Wichita; Kimberly Downey of North Newton; Amy Tevis of Andale; Gary Turk; Tony Turk of St. Louis; Bill Turk of Missouri; and Shane Turk of Kansas City, Kansas.

Also surviving are brother Jerry Erickson of Wichita, 23 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.

Wife Joyce and brothers Loren and Larry Erickson preceded him in death.

A memorial has been established with Holy Family Parish.