Frances Jane Erkman passed away May 15 at St. Francis Assisted Living Care in Turlock. She was born in 1927 in Harrisburg, Ill. to the late Charles and Dean Mitchell. She moved to
Dubuque, Iowa in 1951, and then Park Forest, Ill. in 1957. Jane moved to Campbell, Calif. in 1968, where she was an office manager for Associated Psychotherapist for 27 years. After retiring, she moved to Newman in 1995, before she settled in Turlock five years ago.
Jane was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. By far her greatest enjoyment was attending Little League games, children’s plays or any activity her children or grand children participated in. She loved the theater and symphony. She was an avid sports fan who supported the San Francisco 49ers and Giants.
She is survived by her children, Emily Carlson of Ceres, David Erkman of Long Beach and Susan Erkman of Albuquerque, NM; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; and former husband, James Erkman. She was preceded in death by her son, James Erkman; and grandson, Steven Erkman.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 at Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Community Hospice, 4368 Spryes Way, Modesto, CA 95356.
Allen Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Please share your memories and condolences at www.allenmortuary.com.
Dubuque, Iowa in 1951, and then Park Forest, Ill. in 1957. Jane moved to Campbell, Calif. in 1968, where she was an office manager for Associated Psychotherapist for 27 years. After retiring, she moved to Newman in 1995, before she settled in Turlock five years ago.
Jane was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. By far her greatest enjoyment was attending Little League games, children’s plays or any activity her children or grand children participated in. She loved the theater and symphony. She was an avid sports fan who supported the San Francisco 49ers and Giants.
She is survived by her children, Emily Carlson of Ceres, David Erkman of Long Beach and Susan Erkman of Albuquerque, NM; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; and former husband, James Erkman. She was preceded in death by her son, James Erkman; and grandson, Steven Erkman.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 at Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Community Hospice, 4368 Spryes Way, Modesto, CA 95356.
Allen Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Please share your memories and condolences at www.allenmortuary.com.
