Merle Bardell Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Merle Bardell of Wyanet, Illinois, born in Elizabeth, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 86, on May 25, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Bardell and Elizabeth Bardell (Beyer); his former wife Lorraine Scace; and his siblings, Carol Hawk and Wayne Bardell.
He is survived by: his wife Marlene Williams Hocraffer; his children, Randy Bardell (Ronda) of Estacada, OR, Kerry Bardell of Marengo, IA, Pam Wargo (Tracy) of Streator, IL and Todd Bardell; his stepchildren, David Hocraffer (Doreen) of Portland, OR, Ken Hocraffer (Julie) of Freeport, IL, Nancy Wilhelms (Dale) of Browntown, WI and Tom Hocraffer of Freeport, IL; his grandchildren, Amanda Fox (James), Brandy Ramirez (Juan), Jennifer Allen (Tony), Damian Bardell (Christy), Annie Bardell, Heather Douglas (Tyler), Benjamin Bardell and Micah Bardell; his stepgrandchildren, Brandon Hocraffer, Tyler Hocraffer (Alex), Travis Wilhelms and Erin Hocraffer; his brothers, Marshall Bardell (Martha), Eldon Bardell (Shirley) and Ray Bardell (Dixie); and his siblings-in-law, Francis Hawk and Bonny Bardell. He is also survived by numerous brothers-in law, sisters- in law, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to the Wyanet V.F.W. Post 6634 and St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital.
