Esther Erickson, 78, of Buffalo Grove, formerly of Northbrook, IL, passed away peacefully July 17, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late James Erickson, beloved sister of the late Walter Kiesel, wonderful mother to Jennifer (Erickson) West and David Erickson and adoring grandmother to Mason and Kaela. Throughout childhood and adulthood, she was also a parent/grandparent to many spoiled four-legged family members.
She made the best strawberry cake ever and had the magic touch when it came to growing the most beautiful flowers. From being a foster parent to a preschool teacher to a realtor to a volunteer, she was always helping others. Her loving heart, endless patience and beautiful spirit will be missed and remembered by so many. Private visitation will be held at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, 75 Remittance Drive, Suite 5828, Chicago, IL 60675-5828.