Gloria J. Eriksen

Gloria Jean Eriksen, 68, of Brainerd, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village. In accordance with Gloria's wishes, her family plans a private celebration of her life.

Gloria was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Chicago, the daughter of Stanley and Lillian (Mohie) Stearns. She is survived by her children, Annette Nancy Wickstrome, of Michigan, Kathryn Denise Nakkula, of Michigan, Diana Michelle, of Michigan, Kirk Leonard Eriksen, of Colorado, and Tony Jason Eriksen, of Minnesota; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.