Carol Marie Merz's Obituary
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. She enjoyed looking for treasures at the local thrift stores. She frequented the casinos and local establishments to play video poker. She loved to travel and share the souvenirs that she brought back for her grandkids. Nothing made her happier than having her children and grandchildren together to celebrate family milestones and holidays. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL.
Surviving are her children, Cindy (Don) Harbaugh, Paul J. (Ann) Merz, Jr., David (Cindy) Merz, Steven (Linda) Merz, Sharon (Marty) Cox, and Jerod (Liana) Merz; grandchildren, Erica Huebner, David (Samantha) Merz Jr., Emily (Robert Hearnes) Merz, Joshua Merz, Luke Merz, Danielle Merz, Jason (Nataley) Merz, Ryan Merz, Caleb Merz, and Hannah Merz; great-grandchildren, Stella Huebner and Dinah Merz and two on the way; sisters Karen Soncasie and Pam (Dennis) Schrum; brothers-in-law, Fr. Al Merz and Edward (Jacque) Merz; sister-in-law Sharon Merz, along with other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Merz, Sr., whom she married on September 2, 1961 and who died on February 9, 1997 and her daughter Michelle Ann Merz, who died on August 5, 1984, and her parents, James and Gertrude, nee McCullough, Daum.
Visitation will be Friday, June 9, 2023, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL. Funeral Services will be held Saturday June 10, 2023 -10:00 am, at the funeral home with Fr. Al Merz officiating. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Columbia, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: de Greeff Hospice House, 10024 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128.
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