Erika L. Cook

Cook, Erika L., 88, of Springfield, passed away Thursday January 29, 2015. She was born September 6, 1926 in Germany to Anton and Anna (Mayer) Lehmann. Survivors include her seven children, Louise (Jos) Kaliyadan, Leanna Jane Hildebrandt, William M. (Connie) Cook, Donna Westphall, Steven (Valerie) Cook, Alicia (Steve) Derrickson and Gretchen (Mark) Perkins; 18 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 2014; son, Jimmy; grandson, Bradley Derrickson and brother, Wilhelm Lehmann. Her funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday (today) in CONROY FUNERAL HOME with Chaplain Chad Vickers officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior, beginning at 2:00 p.m.