Dorothy Erickson

Dorothy M. “Penny Pincher” Erickson, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, September 26, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 30th at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. She will be remembered for her infectious laugh and love for helping others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and Robert Seifert; sisters, Lillian and Myrtle Seifert; brothers, Earl and Gerald Seifert; youngest son, Larry Hardwick; granddaughter, Laurie Hardwick and husband, Jim Erickson. Dorothy is survived by sister, Joan Boyd; son, Jerry Hardwick and wife June; daughter, Deborah Hardwick; grandson, Jerry Hardwick; granddaughters, Lisa Diaz, Mindy Hardwick-Yates and husband Ray, Melanie Zahner and husband John, and Crissy Hardwick; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and best friend Lavina Sylvia. Condolences may be left online at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)