Julia Merley Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Julia Merley of Sheldon, Iowa, born in Ireton, Iowa, who passed away on January 18, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Julia Merley to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Linden and Elizabeth Vander Linden (Van Ravenswaay); her husband Bob; her son Michael; her granddaughter Leslie Rider; her siblings, William Vander Linden, Robert Vander Linden, Jim Vander Linden, John Vander Linden and Janice Vander Schaaf; and her sisters-in-law, Norma Vander Linden, Rose Vander Linden and Phyllis Vander Linden.
She is survived by: her stepson Jeffrey Rider of Williamsburg, Iowa; her grandsons, Jerome (Bianca) and Johnny Rider (Lindsay); her great grandchildren, Billy, Josie and Carly; her siblings, Betty Kreykes (John), Paul Vander Linden and Dennis Vander Linden; and her siblings-in-law, Wilma Vander Linden, Loretta Vander Linden and Rod Merley (Renae). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
