Marcia Ellen (Erickson) Halverson, 84, has gone to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Marcia peacefully passed away on October 11, 2025, surrounded by family at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois.

Marcia was born in Creston, Illinois, on January 26, 1941, to Mary (Shook) and Clarence Erickson. She was the second of nine children. She graduated from Rochelle Township High School and earned her associate’s degree from Kishwaukee College in Malta, Illinois. She began her career at Northern Illinois University. In 1963, Marcia married Gerald Halverson. She later left her career to stay at home and lovingly raise their four children before returning to NIU as an administrative secretary.

Marcia had a passion for singing, playing several musical instruments, baking wonderful pies, breads, and Kringla (to name a few), knitting and crocheting, writing, and studying the Bible. She passed on her love of Jesus to her children and grandchildren through many ways including her daily texts of Bible verses. She was a prayer warrior for her family and for anyone in need. Marcia was active in community service, particularly through Trinity Lutheran Church in DeKalb, Illinois. She always cherished and believed in her family and made sure they knew they were loved. She took great delight in her children’s and grandchildren’s talents and accomplishments in music, art, healthcare, and business. She loved introducing them to her friends and fellow congregants.

Marcia is survived by her four children: Brian Halverson, Bruce Halverson, Rhonda (Tony) Koach, and Randy (Wanda) Halverson; five grandchildren: John, Valerie, Tyler, Jagger, and Mia; two brothers, Lindy and Paul; three sisters: Connie, Pat, and Kathy; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Richard, Alan, and Art; daughter-in-law, Adriana; nephew, Matt; and her beloved husband, Gerald “Jerry” Halverson.

The family would like to thank all the doctors and ICU nurses at Kishwaukee Hospital for their tireless care and compassion. Marcia is now reunited with Jerry in heaven, where the voices are always in tune and the strings and hearts never again break. Peace be with you all through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

A visitation will be held at Anderson Funeral Home on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 4:00–7:00 PM. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in DeKalb, Illinois. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Creston.