Monica Elizabeth Kressley Erickson was born December 31, 1917 in Portal, North Dakota to Fred Kressley and Catherine Elizabeth Gerding. She passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Arlington, Texas at the age of 97. She was married to Marvin Erickson for 44 years. She grew up in New Richmond, WI and lived in Olathe, KS before settling in Arlington. Survivors include her five children, one brother and more than 20 grandchildren. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation and refreshments on Sunday, November 22, 2015 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Moore Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 23rd at St Maria Gorretti Catholic Church, 1200 S. Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76013. Private burial will be in Moore Memorial Gardens.