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1937
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2021
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Merrillyn REES Obituary
Died April 15, 2021. Born November 29, 1937, daughter of William and Dorothy (Weimer) Rinehart in Donnelsville, Clark County, Ohio. Wife of William Earl Rees, who predeceased her. Mother of Elizabeth (Richard) Roland, Columbus, OH, David Rees, New York, NY, and Carol (Theodore) Manley, Columbus, OH. Grandmother of Andrew (Ally) Whitacre, Columbus, OH, Allison (John) Kang, Fountain Valley, CA, Michelle Whitacre, Kent, OH, Evan Manley and Gigi Manley, Columbus OH. Great-Grandmother of Ruth Whitacre, Columbus, OH.
Survived by sister Dorothy Beher Wabash, IN. Predeceased by sisters Judith Young, Laura Bock, Molly Neher and brother William Thomas Rinehart. Private family services. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.
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Renee Purman
April 24, 2021
Much Loved Friend since 1980!
You will be missed by Renee and Gary Purman
Greg Burlile
April 19, 2021
Very sad to hear this news. Our church is praying for the family. Always enjoyed seeing Merrillyn’s smiling face at our church service. Bill and her where famous for bringing Sheet’s donuts to share at our refreshments table.
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