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Marian Merker Obituary

Merker, Marian Kathryne (nee Baening), June 23, age 90, late of Homewood, beloved wife of the late Clarence Merker, dear mother of Kenneth (Carol) Merker of Homosassa, FL, Robert (Barbara) Merker of Arkansas, WI and Cheryl Merker of Homewood, loving grandmother of DiAnn (Kenneth) Riggenbach, Kenneth (Ginger) Merker Jr., David (Holly) Merker, Julie Merker, Tricia (Michael) Minturn, Wendy (Corey) Branter and Shirley Merker, cherished great-grandmother of 11, sister of the late Hazel Balda and Dorothy Long. Member of Salem Lutheran Church Ladies Aide. Resting at the Salem Lutheran Church, 18324 S. Ashland Ave., Homewood, Thursday, from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South. 708-798-5300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 25, 2003.

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Jack Stoneman

June 27, 2003

Ken and Carol, Sorry to hear about your Mom. Will be in touch when you get back to Florida.

The Stoneman Family and Dan L.

jerry crowe

June 25, 2003

THE MERKER FAMILY, THE CROWE FAMILY IS SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. IF YOU RECALL WE LIVED ACROSS THE ALLEY FROM YOU WHEN YOU LIVED ON LOOMIS ST. IN CHICAGO MANY YEARS AGO. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. 262-877-9520

Jack Crowe

June 25, 2003

To Bob and Ken

I lived behind you at 8034 Ada

I had the crutches. Remember how we played ball in the alley.

I hope your Mom didn't suffer



Jack Crowe

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