Erica Nicole Maloy
October 20, 1981 - February 25, 2022
Princeton - Erica Nicole Maloy, 40, of Princeton, IL passed away as a passenger of a vehicle accident in the early hours of Friday, February 25, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. on I-80. Erica was born in Princeton, IL on October 20, 1981 to Michael Maloy and Julie (Johnson) Maloy. She was a graduate of Bureau Valley High School, Class of 1999 and attended IVCC. She later got her Cosmetology License and did hair in the area, starting at the JC Penney Salon in Peru, Guys and Gals in Princeton, before opening her own salon, Tangle Hair Salon. She had a son, Ethan Wright, who was the absolute light of her life. She loved her family and friends. She never knew a stranger. She was a fantastic hair dresser and enjoyed her work. Erica loved concerts and outdoor festivals and family gatherings, she was a social butterfly and always had a smile for someone in need. Rest in peace our sweet Erica. Throughout her life, she had her struggles, but never wanted to be defined by them. She was beautiful, intelligent and loved immensely by her family, who will greatly miss her. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family. Erica is survived by her son, Ethan Wright of Princeton, IL; her mother, Julie (Todd Ryan) Maloy of Princeton, IL; her father Michael Maloy of Wyanet, IL; one sister, Tara (Ryan Manahan) Maloy; three nephews, Trenten, Brixen and Lincoln; one niece, Berkley. Preceding her in death are her maternal and paternal grandparents. Donald and Hazel Johnson and Robert and Opal Maloy. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments. Services for Erica will follow the visitation March 4, 2022, at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments at 12:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Laura Root-Tanner. Cremation rites accorded. Online memorials and condolences may be directed to www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.
Princeton - Erica Nicole Maloy, 40, of Princeton, IL passed away as a passenger of a vehicle accident in the early hours of Friday, February 25, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. on I-80. Erica was born in Princeton, IL on October 20, 1981 to Michael Maloy... View Obituary & Service Information