Norma Jean Mertes Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Norma Jean Mertes of Indianapolis, Indiana, whose life came to an end on April 9, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. 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 Norma Jean Mertes to show support.
As Norma departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Norma may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Norma leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oley Dallas and Ruby Hines (Caraker); her husband Jerry R. Mertes; and her brother-in-law Ron Bittle. She is survived by: her sister Peggy A. Bittle of Cape Girardeau, MO; her nephew Bradley Bittle (Lori); her great-niece Erin Bittle Jones (Ben); and her great-nephew Jeffrey Bittle.
