LANCASTER - Kristin “Kris” Jean Erdmann, 77, passed away peacefully from dementia at BeeHive Homes in Oregon, WI on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Kris was born on July 3, 1948, in Columbus, WI, and for many years, her birthday was celebrated at the annual 4th of July parade in Columbus.A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and the memorial services at 11:00 a.m., both at Trinity Episcopal Church in Platteville.  A Celebration of Life will follow from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Doolittle’s in Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to PBS Wisconsin in memory of Kristin Erdmann. Make a gift online at give.pbswisconsin.org or send your gift to: PBS Wisconsin, PO Box 7929, Madison, WI 53707-7929. Kramer-Grau Funeral Homes & Crematory in Platteville is entrusted with her care.

Complete obituary in the Feb. 19th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.