Blanche Carol Erickson (né Tollefson)

Born: October 3, 1928

On Tuesday, August 23, 2016, Carol Erickson passed away peacefully at North Memorial Medical Center following a sudden illness. She was a resident at North Ridge Masonic Homes since 2007. 

Originally from Durand, Wisconsin, Carol lived most of her life in the northeast Twin Cities area.

She leaves behind son, Jay Erickson (and wife Audrey) of Fargo, ND; daughter, Barbara Lehnhoff (and husband Don) of Edina, MN; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. 

Carol is preceded in death by brothers, Dale Tollefson and Orlando Tollefson; and sisters Eleanor Brotten and Margie Fontaine.  She is survived by brothers, Lyle Tollefson, Jim Tollefson, and Duane Tollefson; and sisters Inez Lee and Joyce Shern. 

She will be missed by her family, and by her many friends at North Ridge.

A memorial gathering in Carol’s honor will be scheduled for the near future.