Ruth Merritt's obituary , Passed away on December 29, 2018 in South Holland, Illinois

Ruth Merritt

July 5, 1925 - December 29, 2018 (93 years old)

South Holland, Illinois

Ruth Merritt's obituary , Passed away on December 29, 2018 in South Holland, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd

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Ruth Merritt

July 5, 1925 - December 29, 2018 (93 years old)

South Holland, Illinois

Ruth Merritt Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Merritt (South Holland, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 93, on December 29, 2018. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Merritt to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her spouse James Groeneveld; her children, Sharon Schuette, Franklin Merritt Jr., Charles Merritt (Bonnie) and Wanda Merritt; her grandchildren, Jeffrey Schuette (Tracy), Todd Schuette (Jean Burns), Matthew Schuette, Timothy Schuette, Stephanie Vrastil (Mark) and Scott Merritt (Heather); her great grandchildren, Justin, Kelli MacLoed (Connor), Robyn, Austin, Shelby, Madison and Connor; and her siblings, Violet Holland (late Daniel), Virginia DeBoer (late Seymour) and Wesley Diekman (Lucille).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd



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Jan 02

Visitation

Smits Deyoung-Vroegh Funeral Home
649 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL 60473

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Jan 03

Funeral service

Calvary Community Church
16341 South Park Ave., Holland, IL

Thu

Jan 03

Burial

12540 S. Halsted Calumet Park, Crete

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