May God bless you and your...
Matt & family deepest sympathies.
Jim Casson
September 11, 2014 | Columbus
Springfield, Ohio
COLUMBUS — Merle Grace Kearns, 76, of Columbus, formerly of Springfield, died Aug. 9, 2014, in Wesley Glen Retirement Community.
She was born May 19, 1938, in Belfont, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Katherine (Fitzgerald) Grace.
Merle earned her B.A. Degree in Home Economics from...
Read MoreMatt & family deepest sympathies.
Jim Casson
September 11, 2014 | Columbus
My parents and I were so sorry to hear of Merle's passing. To the entire Kearns family, you have our deepest condolences. She was a lovely woman, a great neighbor and a true leader.
Lorrie Sparrow (writing on behalf of Eunice and Larry Sparrow as well)
Lorrie Sparrow
August 26, 2014 | Springfield, OH
A wonderful person. Clark county will be lost without her. She was a lady, yes a lady in all sense of the word. Honest and giving.
Bert Druckenbroad
August 19, 2014 | Springfield, OH
I remember many times Mrs. Kearns coming into the Armstrong Feed and Grain to see my boss Bob and they would have great discussions... I know she was a wonderful woman and represented Clark County with a passion I have never known ... Mrs. Kearns also knew my mom Lillian when mom worked for the Clark County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
August 16, 2014
Merle will be missed by those of us who were honored to know her and witness her passionate & selfless commitment to her constituents and colleagues. God Bless you, Merle.
Terri Mazur & Staff
Terri Mazur
August 15, 2014 | Xenia, OH
Merle's impressive skills as a public servant were increasingly evident to those of us who worked with her as members of the League of Women Voters of Springfield, OH, in the 1960's and 1970's. She diligently studied the issues, was fair-minded, strong in her views, yet always open to listening to other points of view. She was a true politician in the best sense of the word.
Jody Gatten
August 14, 2014 | Columbus, OH
I had the honor of working for Merle for almost 3 years at the Ohio Senate. She served as a mentor to me...I wouldn't be who I am today if it weren't for her. She will be greatly missed. My most heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends.
Nakisha Fouch
August 14, 2014 | Clemson, SC
Merle was always the same. Honest, forthright and stood up for many worthwhile causes. She was a strong leader and contributor to our community. Emel & Meg Atkins
August 14, 2014
MERLE WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND. I WILL MISS HER VERY MUCH, AND I'LL NEVER FORGET HOW KIND AND CONSIDERATE SHE WAS TO EVERYONE.. ALL MY SYMPATHY TO TOM AND FAMILY..SHE WAS A GREAT LADY.
SUE ALGEO
August 13, 2014 | SPRINGFIELD, OH