Rita Evelyn Merkey Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-06-22T20:00:00
End: 2023-06-22T22:00:00
Location: Terwilliger Funeral Home

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rita Evelyn Merkey of Kaleva, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 91, on June 18, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Evelyn Merkey to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William C. Zalud and Nancy K. Zalud; her brother William J.; and her husband Archie McNeil. She is also survived by six children, eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and even more life-long friends.

Donations can be made in Rita's name to Trinity Lutheran.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bennett-Barz Funeral Home and TERWILLIGER FUNERAL HOME

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June 22

Visitation

Terwilliger Funeral Home
9188 Osmo St, Kaleva, MI 49645

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June 23

Funeral service

Trinity Lutheran Church
5471 Fairview St, Onekama, MI 49675

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