Obituary

BETH A. 'GIGI' (ERICKSON) SISSON, 47 ROCKFORD - Beth A. "GiGi" (Erickson) Sisson, 47, of Rockford died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born Nov. 27, 1963, in Beloit, Wis., the daughter of Donald R. and Susan M. (Swenson) Erickson. Graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1981. Employed by Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsey and Van Evera law offices for many years. Survivors include fiancé, Gary Ferguson; children, Ashley Sisson, Zachary Sisson and Taylor Sisson; grandchildren, Joseph and Braedyn and Mason Sisson; mother, Sue Erickson; brothers, Bruce Erickson and Michael (Denise) Erickson; sisters, Debbie Rinaldi and Ami Erickson; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father. Service at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park; Pastor Loren Nielsen will officiate. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to SwedishAmerican Heart Hospital. For more information, visit