Birth date: Nov 7, 1942 Death date: Jun 6, 2023
Carol Marie, nee Daum, Merz, 80 years of Columbia, IL, passed away on June 6, 2023 at de Greeff Hospice House, St. Louis, MO. She was born November 7, 1942, in St. Louis, MO. Carol enjoyed watching wildlife from her front porch. Read Obituary
My heart is full of beautiful memories of Carol and the kids pulling into our home on Cliff Cave Road in Oakville! Fun was then always in the offing! Laughter, amazing meals, happy welcome were always easy at Carol and Pauls when we wondered over across the river to visit on their side. Love and prayers for all the Merzes are floating your way across the miles. Love to all and peace.
To my sister lives known longer than I’ve known anyone else on Earth. I have so many memories too many to share that they’ll stay in my heart forever. Sleep well, my dear sister and safe passage. I love you now and for always Will Karen
For me, Christmas always meant Aunt Carol’s home made candy and cookies. She would get a big smile when you went back for seconds. Or thirds. Or fourths. Just like Carol, her family comes off hard as nails, but you can see the same smile when you enjoy something they’ve sweated over.
Aunt Carol had the biggest damn cookie jar collection I’ve ever seen.
