Rita Florence Ericksen nee Salo, age 84, beloved wife of the late Einar; loving mother of Amy (Dale) Kerner and the late Peter Ericksen; cherished grandmother of Edward and Ashley; dear daughter of the late John and Eva Salo. She will be missed by her family and friends. Visitation from 10 am until time of service 11 am at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. For more information please call 708-453-1234.