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Joyce Merges Obituary

Joyce M. Merges nee McAuliffe, age 76. Loving wife of Tony; caring mother of Beth (Jeff) Cousins, Kathy (Jay) House; affectionate grandmother of Anthony and Leah Cousins, Morgan, Elizabeth, and Mack House; sister of Walter (Janice) McAuliffe, and Marybeth (James) Kiley. Visitation Tuesday 10:15 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N. State Street, Chicago, IL. Interment Sacred-Heart Cemetery in Northbrook, IL. In lieu of flowers donations to Parkinson's Foundation, www.apdamidwest.org. For further info 312-421-0936 or sign guestbook at www.michalikfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2014.

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Marie Nannini

November 2, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

November 10, 2014

Tony and family:
My condolences to you. I remember Joyce fondly. She lived valiantly with her disease. I will always admire you for your caregiver skills, compassion, and advocacy on behalf of your beloved wife.
My best to you and your family,
Diane Breslow

November 10, 2014

Tony,

We were saddened to learn of Joyce's passing...I remember her well from our LU days as a friendly and warm person, especially at Pi Alph functions. Please be assured that Joyce, you, and the family are in our masses and prayers.

Corina & John Fitzpatrick
Northbrook, IL

Marie nannini

November 9, 2014

All our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We are out of town or we would be with you Tony.
No woman could have been more loved and cared for than Joyce

November 8, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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Holy Name Cathedral

730 N. State Street, Chicago, IL

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Holy Name Cathedral

730 N. State Street, Chicago, IL

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1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

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