Merle Edwin Ray Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merle Edwin Ray (Canton, Illinois), born in Havana, Illinois, who passed away on September 22, 2019, at the age of 56, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Arthur Eugene; his uncles, Arnie Ray, Cleo Ray and Kenny Ortman; and his aunt Beulah.
He is survived by: his mother Marilou Carolyn Ray (Ortman); his wife Theresye Raubun; his siblings, Fred Ray (Christy) of Havana, Kris Ray (Rebecca) of Havana and Heather Spencer (John) of Summum, IL; his stepsons, Joshua Raubun (Michelle) of Canton, IL and Kaleb Raubun (Reghan) of Kansas City, Missouri; and his grandchildren, Carly, Keegan, Ariana and Gideon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Illinois at OSF-St. Francis in Peoria.
