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OBITUARY
KATHLEEN ERICKSON
Kathleen Erickson, the
mother of Michele Miller
of Norwalk, passed away
peacefully on Wed-
nesday, July 10th, 2019
at Fountain West.
Graveside services will
be held Thursday, July
25th at 8:00 a.m. at the
Cambridge Cemetery in
Cambridge.
Kathleen Alderman
Erickson was born
August 17th, 1927 in
Collins, Iowa, the only
child of Lester and Leora
(Alderman) Hanson.
Kathleen's father was a
farmer and her mother
cared for the hired hands,
cooked and cared for the
house. After she
graduated from high
school, she began working
at the Story County
Courthouse as a secretary.
One evening, Kathleen
and a friend were
attending a dance, and she
met her future husband,
Howard Erickson.
After they married,
they moved to her
grandparents' farm just
outside of Nevada. In
1953 Howard was
drafted to service and
served during the
Korean War. Kathleen
was pregnant with their
daughter, Michele, when
he left. While Howard
was gone, Kathleen
moved in with her
parents. Approximately 3
years later Howard
safely returned home to
his wife and new
daughter, and the couple
returned to farming on
Howard's family farm
just outside Cambridge
where they farmed for
the next 10 years. During
that time, Kathleen
taught piano, delivered
eggs and directed the
choir at Nazareth
Lutheran Church in
Cambridge for 30 years.
Howard's parents had an
insurance company
where Kathleen would
often help out.
In 1976, Howard and
Kathleen moved into
Cambridge. Howard
passed away in 2005, and
Kathleen stayed in their
home until she turned 90,
when she moved to
Fountain West. She
enjoyed reading her
Bible, doing daily
devotions and visiting
with her family.
Kathleen will be lovingly
remembered by her
daughter, Michele (Mark)
Miller of Norwalk, grand-
daughters Carrie Mul-
ford of West Des Moines
and Katie Mulford (Jason
Bailey) of Norwalk; and
her great-grandchildren,
Abbie, Noah, Addy, and
Teegan.
O'Leary Funeral &
Cremation services was
entrusted to care for
Kathleen and her family.
To leave an online
condolence for the family,
please visit www.oleary
funerals.com.
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Information provided by Robin Leaper and Sarah Coburn Visit us at www.norwalkparks.org 515-981-9206
Registration forms for events are available 24 hours
a day at the Parks and Recreation office (1100
Chatham Avenue, inside the Norwalk Public Safety
Building) or print them off our website:
www.norwalk.iowa.gov. You can mail registration
forms, place them in our drop box, or walk in. Office
hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
The drop box is open 24/7. If you have any questions,
please call us at 515-981-9206. On-line registration
is also available on our website: www.norwalk
parks.org.
We are now accepting Park Shelter House
reservations through October, and Pool Party
reservations for the 2019 season.
education, parks, grant writing, volunteerism, or
horticulture.
To apply please go to: http://www.norwalk.iowa.
gov/government/boards and commissions
Please call us or visit our website for
further details on the following events:
Events Currently Open For Registration:
Mother Son Date Night at the Pool - Registration
through July 26
Art in the Park - Registration through August 9
Non Registration Events:
Senior Exercise - Mondays/Wednesdays @ 10:00
a.m Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church
We are currently accepting applications for
the following seasonal positions: Youth Mother Son Date Night at the Pool
Baseball/Softball Umpires, Youth Soccer Come join us for a fun date night with mom! Moms
Referees, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Pool bring your boys out for an evening of arts and crafts,
Maintenance, Pool Concessions/Admissions, music, games, and of course, swimming! Price
Sports Complex Tournament Crew. For more includes admission into the Norwalk Aquatic Center,
information and application, go to the Parks and arts and crafts to take home, games, and
Recreation webpage at www.norwalkparks.org, refreshments. If Morn is unavailable, an aunt, sister,
or grandma is welcome! Program date August 4, 8-
The city has a new alert system! Are you 10 pm.
missing your weekly emails? How about your activity Art in the Park
guide? Get signed up today! Receive Parks and Come join us in the park make special arts and
Recreation program cancellations, closures, weekly crafts projects. The kids meet once a month and make
updates, quarterly activity guide, and more via email a different project each month. This program is for
and text message. Visit www.norwalkparks.org students who just completed Kindergarten through'
to register, sixth grade. Program dates June 21, July 19, and
August 16.
Parks and Recreation Commission Vacancies:
Lots of new and exciting things are happening in
the Park and Recreation Department. If you are
passionate about parks and recreation and would like
to be involved please think of being a part of our
commission. We require our Commission members
to play an active role and attend 1 meeting a month
at City Hall.
We would especially love to have people who have
experience with: youth and adult sports programs,
senior activities, trails/greenways, environmental
OPALS - Older People with
Active Life Styles
Senior Citizen Exercise
Everyone ages 55 and older is invited to attend a
free exercise program that will include stretching and
toning. We will meet at Christ Our Savior Lutheran
Church (new location) located at 515 Sunset Drive.
Registration is not required. This is a continuous
program every Monday and Wednesday from 10-
10:30 a.m.
Warren
County Gift Certificates Available to All
In an effort to help keep spending local, Warren
County Economic Development Corp. (WCEDC)
operates a County-Wide Gift Certificate program that
promotes and supports businesses throughout Warren
County. The way it works is simple; gift certificates
are spent like cash at any Warren County business,
and then deposited by the business like a standard
check. All Warren County businesses are able to, and
encouraged to, accept the certificates as payment for
goods and services.
Gift Certificates can be purchased at the Warren
County Economic Development Corp. Office located
at 111 N. Buxton Street in Indianola on the West side
of the square. For large quantities, please call ahead.
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