Merlin Lee Eley Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Merlin Lee Eley of Highland, Illinois, born in Lakeview, Ohio, whose life came to an end on June 13, 2024 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merlin Lee Eley to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Merlin F. "Bus" Eley and Mildred L. Eley. He is survived by: his wife Mary A. Harrington-Eley; his children, Alisa N. Gunter of Highland, IL, Alan L. Eley (Fran) of Highland, IL and Andrew C. Eley of Highland, IL; his stepdaughters, Elizabeth R. Westjohn (Stan) of Tuscaloosa, AL. and Laura C. Hettinger (Jeff) of Spring Hill, TN; his grandchildren, Donny Gunter (Jill), Catherine Adolph (Casey), Lindsay Belobraydic (Joe) and Kymberly Rakers (Keith); his stepgrandchildren, Max Westjohn (Riley), Ford Westjohn and Olivia Hettinger; his great grandchildren, Destiny Adolph (Gabby), Maddison Urbanc (Greg), Reagan Adolph, Landon Gunter, Alan Adolph, Olivia Adolph, Colton Snow, William Adolph, Luke Gunter, Michael Adolph, Rylie Gunter and Paislee Rakers; his stepgreat-grandson George Westjohn; and his great great grandchild Elliana Urbanc.
Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Area Christian Service Ministry or Metro East Humane Society.
