----Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 11/09/1918

Erickson, Amy M. (1 Feb 1894 - 25 OCT 1918)

Amy Marie Sorenson was born Feb. 1, 1894 in the town of Longwood, Clark County, Wis. Her death occurred Friday morning Oct. 25, 1918, at the age of 24 years, 8 months and 24 days, after a one week illness.

She received her education at the public schools at Longwood and later entered the Owen High School. On Feb. 12, 1914 she was married to Melvin Erickson of Larsen, Wis.

They started a general merchandise store at Longwood and worked up a good business, modern in every respect.

Mrs. Erickson was an active member in the Red Cross, the Ladies Aid and the Lutheran Church of Longwood. She had a pleasing and winning personality and was well liked by all who made her acquaintance, and will be greatly missed by her many friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at her home and interment was made in the Longwood Cemetery, Rev. Kleppe of Greenwood officiating.

Mrs. Erickson leaves to mourn her loss her husband, one son, Emery, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Sorenson, two brothers, Carl W. and Henry Sorenson, and four sisters, Mrs. Louis Jackson, Mrs. Rudolph Erickson, Jennie and Hilda Sorenson. One brother, Dr. J. S. Sorenson, preceded her in death.