Erika Leokadia Ilgacs Vladimirovs Obituary (1923

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Ms. Erika Leokadia Iglacs Vladimirovs Ms. Erika Leokadia Iglacs Vladimirovs entered into this life on March 21, 1923 in Daugavpils, Latvia. She was the daughter of Vladislav and Anna (Vanagelis) Ilgacs. Erika was raised in Daugavpils, Latvia and fled to Germany in 1940 when Russians invaded Latvia. She joined the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) to stay alive. When WWII ended, she moved to Canada while awaiting United States citizenship. Erika and Aleksis Vladimirovs were married on July 28, 1950 and moved to Hanover, Indiana on October 1, 1950. A multi-talented, hard-working woman, Erika was employed in various fields over the years. She sewed for Carswell Air Force Base, sold her own paintings, gave painting lessons, cleaned houses, and served as a doctor's assistant for a time. She enjoyed dancing, oil painting, throwing parties, and cooking. Erika died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 8:01 p.m. at Thornton Terrace in Hanover, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Erika will be missed by her loving daughter Lillian Walker of Indianapolis, Indiana; her grandchildren Laura, Nicole and Nicholas Vladimirovs, and Jason Walker; great-grandchildren, and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Vladislav Ilgacs; her mother Anna Vanagelis Ilgacs; her son Roman Igor Vladimirous; her brother Victor Ilgacs; her sisters, Janina Andrejewska; Johanna Hedwig, Jadwiga Kwill; and her brother Voldis Ilgacs. FUNERAL CEREMONY The family is following Erika's wishes not to hold any services at this time. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com Make An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Erika Leokadia Ilgacs Vladimirovs, please click here to visit our sympathy store.